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		<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bringing the Light of God's Love to a dark world]]></itunes:subtitle>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[God is already at work around you., he pursues a loving relationship with Nd invites you to join him. These messages are weekly messages from Grace Baptist Church of Second Life/ A Virtual church which ministers online.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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				<title><![CDATA[Freedom in Christ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[GALATIANS]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Freedom in Christ 
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Introduction – Why Galatians Matters
Cultural confusion about freedom: autonomy, ind...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Introduction – Why Galatians Matters
Cultural confusion about freedom: autonomy, independence, self-expression
Galatians described as the Magna Carta of Christian freedom
Central role of Galatians in the Protestant Reformation (Martin Luther)

The freedom celebrated by culture is not the freedom promised by Scripture.

GALATIANS 1:1-5
  Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
I. The Confusion About Freedom 
The Modern View of Freedom 
Freedom to think, say, and do whatever one desires
Rejection of moral absolutes, authority, and accountability
B. The Biblical Reality
Jesus: "The truth will make you free" (John 8:32)
Unbelievers are slaves to sin, not truly free
The only freedom apart from Christ is the freedom to choose one’s chains.

II. Religion’s False Promise of Freedom 
Legalism
Rule-keeping, rituals, and external conformity
Cannot change the heart or remove guilt
B. Libertinism
Lawlessness presented as freedom
Leads to deeper bondage and shame
The Real Problem
The problem is internal, not external
No one is free until they become a new person in Christ

III. Christ Alone Is True Freedom 
Bondage to sin equals slavery
Bondage to Christ brings freedom
Christ frees believers from sin’s power, penalty, and future presence

Stand[a] fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Gal 5:1)
IV. The Historical Crisis in Galatia
Churches founded by Paul
Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe
Marked by persecution and suffering
The Judaizers
Claimed faith in Christ but added circumcision and Mosaic law
Motivated by control, avoidance of persecution, and pride
A distorted gospel is no gospel at all (Gal. 1:8–9) But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be [b]accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.
III. Christ Alone Is True Freedom 
Bondage to sin equals slavery
Bondage to Christ brings freedom
Christ frees believers from sin’s power, penalty, and future presence

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
True freedom is joyful submission to Christ, not independence from Him.

Conclusion 
Freedom is not found in morality, religion, or self-rule
Freedom is found in grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone
Believers are called to live in grace, not return to bondage

 Christ has opened the prison door—
walk out in faith.



Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Freedom in Christ 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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Introduction – Why Galatians Matters
Cultural confusion about freedom: autonomy, independence, self-expression
Galatians described as the Magna Carta of Christian freedom
Central role of Galatians in the Protestant Reformation (Martin Luther)

The freedom celebrated by culture is not the freedom promised by Scripture.

GALATIANS 1:1-5
  Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
I. The Confusion About Freedom 
The Modern View of Freedom 
Freedom to think, say, and do whatever one desires
Rejection of moral absolutes, authority, and accountability
B. The Biblical Reality
Jesus: "The truth will make you free" (John 8:32)
Unbelievers are slaves to sin, not truly free
The only freedom apart from Christ is the freedom to choose one’s chains.

II. Religion’s False Promise of Freedom 
Legalism
Rule-keeping, rituals, and external conformity
Cannot change the heart or remove guilt
B. Libertinism
Lawlessness presented as freedom
Leads to deeper bondage and shame
The Real Problem
The problem is internal, not external
No one is free until they become a new person in Christ

III. Christ Alone Is True Freedom 
Bondage to sin equals slavery
Bondage to Christ brings freedom
Christ frees believers from sin’s power, penalty, and future presence

Stand[a] fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Gal 5:1)
IV. The Historical Crisis in Galatia
Churches founded by Paul
Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe
Marked by persecution and suffering
The Judaizers
Claimed faith in Christ but added circumcision and Mosaic law
Motivated by control, avoidance of persecution, and pride
A distorted gospel is no gospel at all (Gal. 1:8–9) But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be [b]accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.
III. Christ Alone Is True Freedom 
Bondage to sin equals slavery
Bondage to Christ brings freedom
Christ frees believers from sin’s power, penalty, and future presence

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
True freedom is joyful submission to Christ, not independence from Him.

Conclusion 
Freedom is not found in morality, religion, or self-rule
Freedom is found in grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone
Believers are called to live in grace, not return to bondage

 Christ has opened the prison door—
walk out in faith.



Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Why the Cross?  Understanding the Purpose of the Crucifixion and Resurrection]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Why the Cross?  Understanding the Purpose of the Crucifixion and Resurrection
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I. The Problem of Sin
Cr...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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I. The Problem of Sin
Created sinless
One command → penalty: death
The Fall: disobedience → spiritual & physical death
Humanity’s condition: sinful nature
“All have sinned…”

II. Our Helpless Condition


We cannot fix ourselves (Romans 7)
God’s justice requires death
OT sacrifices: blood required
God covers sin with sacrifice



III. God Provides the Perfect Sacrifice
God’s love: John 3:16
Jesus: the Lamb of God
He became sin for us
“It is finished”
Veil torn → access to God
IV. The Resurrection
Without resurrection → no hope
“He is risen”
Christ the firstfruits
Victory over death
V. The Invitation
Meet Jesus as Judge or Savior
Believe → not condemned
Jesus heals broken lives
Conclusion
The cross: sin required death
The resurrection: Jesus gives life
How will you meet Jesus?

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
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WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Why the Cross?  Understanding the Purpose of the Crucifixion and Resurrection
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Listen on Podbean
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=kA1Xxtzvu6l 

I. The Problem of Sin
Created sinless
One command → penalty: death
The Fall: disobedience → spiritual & physical death
Humanity’s condition: sinful nature
“All have sinned…”

II. Our Helpless Condition


We cannot fix ourselves (Romans 7)
God’s justice requires death
OT sacrifices: blood required
God covers sin with sacrifice



III. God Provides the Perfect Sacrifice
God’s love: John 3:16
Jesus: the Lamb of God
He became sin for us
“It is finished”
Veil torn → access to God
IV. The Resurrection
Without resurrection → no hope
“He is risen”
Christ the firstfruits
Victory over death
V. The Invitation
Meet Jesus as Judge or Savior
Believe → not condemned
Jesus heals broken lives
Conclusion
The cross: sin required death
The resurrection: Jesus gives life
How will you meet Jesus?

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teh way of the fig]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
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				<title><![CDATA[Purging the Perverted Temple]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[m]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Purging the Perverted Temple
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Matthew 21:12-17
12 Jesus went into the temple complex and drove out all those buying and sell...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Purging the Perverted Temple
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https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=1ReN3uaAuDq

Matthew 21:12-17
12 Jesus went into the temple complex and drove out all those buying and selling in the temple. He overturned the money changers’ tables and the chairs of those selling doves. 13 And He said to them, “It is written, My house will be called a house of prayer. But you are making it a den of thieves!” 14 The blind and the lame came to Him in the temple complex, and He healed them. 15 When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonders that He did and the children shouting in the temple complex, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant 16 and said to Him, “Do You hear what these children are saying?” “Yes,” Jesus told them. “Have you never read: You have prepared[f] praise from the mouths of children and nursing infants?” 17 Then He left them, went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there.

I. Christ’s Divine Mission (v.12)
Jesus deliberately goes to the temple, not Roman strongholds.
His concern is worship, not politics or military power.
Judgment begins at the house of God (cf. 1 Peter 4:17). For the time has come for judgment to begin with God’s household, and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
Application: True transformation begins with right worship.

II. Christ’s Divine Authority (v.12)
Jesus drives out buyers and sellers without resistance.
He overturns tables and halts temple commerce.
Religious leaders are powerless before His authority.
Application: Christ has absolute authority over corrupt religion.

III. Christ’s Commitment to Divine Scripture (v.13)
Jesus quotes Isaiah 56:7 – the temple as a house of prayer.
He quotes Jeremiah 7:11 – a den of robbers.
His actions are grounded in God’s Word.
Application: True worship aligns with Scripture, not convenience.

IV. Christ’s Divine Compassion (v.14)
The blind and lame come to Jesus after the cleansing.
He heals them with tenderness and mercy.
Compassion balances His righteous anger.
Application: True worship expresses love and care for the needy.

V. Christ’s Divine Power (v.14–15)
Miracles authenticate His identity as Messiah.
Healing demonstrates God’s creative power.
Even His enemies witness undeniable evidence.

Application: Christ still has power to restore lives.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Purging the Perverted Temple
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=1ReN3uaAuDq

Matthew 21:12-17
12 Jesus went into the temple complex and drove out all those buying and selling in the temple. He overturned the money changers’ tables and the chairs of those selling doves. 13 And He said to them, “It is written, My house will be called a house of prayer. But you are making it a den of thieves!” 14 The blind and the lame came to Him in the temple complex, and He healed them. 15 When the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonders that He did and the children shouting in the temple complex, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant 16 and said to Him, “Do You hear what these children are saying?” “Yes,” Jesus told them. “Have you never read: You have prepared[f] praise from the mouths of children and nursing infants?” 17 Then He left them, went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there.

I. Christ’s Divine Mission (v.12)
Jesus deliberately goes to the temple, not Roman strongholds.
His concern is worship, not politics or military power.
Judgment begins at the house of God (cf. 1 Peter 4:17). For the time has come for judgment to begin with God’s household, and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
Application: True transformation begins with right worship.

II. Christ’s Divine Authority (v.12)
Jesus drives out buyers and sellers without resistance.
He overturns tables and halts temple commerce.
Religious leaders are powerless before His authority.
Application: Christ has absolute authority over corrupt religion.

III. Christ’s Commitment to Divine Scripture (v.13)
Jesus quotes Isaiah 56:7 – the temple as a house of prayer.
He quotes Jeremiah 7:11 – a den of robbers.
His actions are grounded in God’s Word.
Application: True worship aligns with Scripture, not convenience.

IV. Christ’s Divine Compassion (v.14)
The blind and lame come to Jesus after the cleansing.
He heals them with tenderness and mercy.
Compassion balances His righteous anger.
Application: True worship expresses love and care for the needy.

V. Christ’s Divine Power (v.14–15)
Miracles authenticate His identity as Messiah.
Healing demonstrates God’s creative power.
Even His enemies witness undeniable evidence.

Application: Christ still has power to restore lives.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Beauty of Faith that Works sumday pm]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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James 2:14-26 ESV
14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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James 2:14-26 ESV
14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; 23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.

Two Pictures of Faith

Dead Faith
Does not save.
Does not bear fruit.
Does not care for the poor.

Living Faith
Does save.
Does bear fruit.
Does care for the poor.

Two Pictures of Works
Works we do in order to earn favor before God.
Works we do as the fruit of faith in God.
Faith creates works.
Works complete faith.

Two Takeaways from God’s Word
By faith in Jesus, we have the indescribable privilege of friendship with God.
Because of faith in Jesus, we passionately work on behalf of people in need.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Listen on Podbean https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=GJWdouMGSe7

James 2:14-26 ESV
14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; 23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.

Two Pictures of Faith

Dead Faith
Does not save.
Does not bear fruit.
Does not care for the poor.

Living Faith
Does save.
Does bear fruit.
Does care for the poor.

Two Pictures of Works
Works we do in order to earn favor before God.
Works we do as the fruit of faith in God.
Faith creates works.
Works complete faith.

Two Takeaways from God’s Word
By faith in Jesus, we have the indescribable privilege of friendship with God.
Because of faith in Jesus, we passionately work on behalf of people in need.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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				<title><![CDATA[Living on Borrowed Time]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Living on Borrowed Time
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Luke 13:6–9  And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living on Borrowed Time
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Luke 13:6–9  And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’ 8 “But he replied to him, ‘Sir,[b] leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9 Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

I. Explanation of the Parable
1. The Owner
   • Represents God – rightful authority and expectation of fruit.
2. The Fig Tree
   • Symbolizes people blessed with opportunity but producing no fruit.
3. The Vineyard Keeper
   • Picture of mercy and intercession.
4. The Delay
   • One more year – grace extended, but not unlimited.
II. Key Spiritual Lessons
• God expects fruit, not mere proximity to blessing.
• Time is a gift, not a guarantee.
• Mercy delays judgment but does not remove accountability.
III. Personal Application
• Are we producing spiritual fruit?
• How are we responding to God’s patience?
• Today is an opportunity for repentance and growth.
IV Conclusion
• Living on borrowed time is a warning and an invitation.
• God’s grace gives space to respond—do not waste it.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
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				<description><![CDATA[Living on Borrowed Time
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Luke 13:6–9  And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7 He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’ 8 “But he replied to him, ‘Sir,[b] leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9 Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

I. Explanation of the Parable
1. The Owner
   • Represents God – rightful authority and expectation of fruit.
2. The Fig Tree
   • Symbolizes people blessed with opportunity but producing no fruit.
3. The Vineyard Keeper
   • Picture of mercy and intercession.
4. The Delay
   • One more year – grace extended, but not unlimited.
II. Key Spiritual Lessons
• God expects fruit, not mere proximity to blessing.
• Time is a gift, not a guarantee.
• Mercy delays judgment but does not remove accountability.
III. Personal Application
• Are we producing spiritual fruit?
• How are we responding to God’s patience?
• Today is an opportunity for repentance and growth.
IV Conclusion
• Living on borrowed time is a warning and an invitation.
• God’s grace gives space to respond—do not waste it.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[FAITH OBEYS]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[FAITH OBEYS
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I. Introduction
- : James 1:19-27 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FAITH OBEYS
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I. Introduction
- : James 1:19-27 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

II. Religion Is Worthless When We Fail to Humbly Accept God’s Word (vv. 19-21)
A. Prerequisites for Accepting the Word
- A listening ear
- A controlled mouth
- A calm spirit
- A clean heart
B. The Benefit of Accepting the Word
- The Word can save you
III. Religion Is Worthless When We Fail to Do God’s Word (vv. 22-25)
A. The Danger of Mere Listening
- Self-deception
- The mirror illustration

B. The Blessing of Obedience
- Looking intently into the perfect law that gives freedom
- Doing leads to blessing
IV. Religion Is Worthless When We Fail to Control Our Tongues (v. 26)
- The contradiction of being “religious” and “mouthy”
- The tongue as a reliable indicator of the heart
- The danger of self-deception
V. Religion That Is Pure and Faultless (v. 27)
A. Looking After Orphans and Widows
- Caring for the defenseless
- Practical examples
B. Keeping Oneself Unpolluted by the World
- The danger of moral compromise
- The call to integrity
VI. Conclusion
- The question of spiritual divorce
- True devotion shown in love and righteousness

- Reflection questions: Have you been born again? Have you accepted the Word? Are you doing the Word?
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				<description><![CDATA[FAITH OBEYS
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I. Introduction
- : James 1:19-27 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

II. Religion Is Worthless When We Fail to Humbly Accept God’s Word (vv. 19-21)
A. Prerequisites for Accepting the Word
- A listening ear
- A controlled mouth
- A calm spirit
- A clean heart
B. The Benefit of Accepting the Word
- The Word can save you
III. Religion Is Worthless When We Fail to Do God’s Word (vv. 22-25)
A. The Danger of Mere Listening
- Self-deception
- The mirror illustration

B. The Blessing of Obedience
- Looking intently into the perfect law that gives freedom
- Doing leads to blessing
IV. Religion Is Worthless When We Fail to Control Our Tongues (v. 26)
- The contradiction of being “religious” and “mouthy”
- The tongue as a reliable indicator of the heart
- The danger of self-deception
V. Religion That Is Pure and Faultless (v. 27)
A. Looking After Orphans and Widows
- Caring for the defenseless
- Practical examples
B. Keeping Oneself Unpolluted by the World
- The danger of moral compromise
- The call to integrity
VI. Conclusion
- The question of spiritual divorce
- True devotion shown in love and righteousness

- Reflection questions: Have you been born again? Have you accepted the Word? Are you doing the Word?
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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				<title><![CDATA[The Armor of God:    The Helmet of Salvation]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Armor of God:    The Helmet of Salvation
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I. Introduction
Ephesians 6 and the believer’s armor: 13 Th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Armor of God:    The Helmet of Salvation
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I. Introduction
Ephesians 6 and the believer’s armor: 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Eph 6:13-17)
II. The Nature of Spiritual Warfare
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood
Constant call to walk carefully, pursue holiness, and resist the devil
Importance of God’s strength and our disciplined participation
III. Overview of the Armor of God
Six pieces of armor: belt, breastplate, shoes, shield, helmet, sword
First three are continual: truth, righteousness, readiness
Remaining three taken up as needed: faith, salvation, Word of God
IV. Review: The Shield of Faith
Faith extinguishes the flaming arrows of temptation
Sin occurs when we believe Satan’s lie rather than God’s truth
Holiness is choosing to believe God’s promises and goodness
V. The Helmet of Salvation A. What the Helmet Represents
Not initial salvation (justification)
Not ongoing sanctification
Refers to future salvation: glorification
B. The Three Stages of Salvation
Justification – saved from penalty of sin
Sanctification – being saved from power of sin
Glorification – will be saved from presence of sin
C. Hope of Salvation (1 Thess. 5:8)
Protects the mind: confidence in final victory
Essential for courage in the spiritual battle
VI. Why Assurance Matters
A believer unsure of salvation becomes fearful, withdrawn
Eternal security fuels boldness, sacrifice, endurance
Confidence prevents discouragement and spiritual paralysis
VII. Biblical Promises of Eternal Security
John 6:37–40 – Jesus keeps all the Father gives Him
John 10:27–29 – No one can snatch believers from Christ’s hand
Romans 8:31–39 – Nothing can separate us from God’s love
Philippians 1:6 – He will finish the work He began
Ephesians 1:13–14 – Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Jude 1 & 24 – Kept and preserved by Christ
VIII. The Effect of Eternal Security on Christian Living
Produces courage in suffering
Sustains perseverance and hope
Encourages holiness and obedience
Anchors the soul in trials


IX. Conclusion
Helmet = hope and assurance of final salvation
Protects against discouragement, fear, and doubt
Enables Christians to fight confidently and faithfully
Final encouragement: Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord '''
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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				<description><![CDATA[The Armor of God:    The Helmet of Salvation
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I. Introduction
Ephesians 6 and the believer’s armor: 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Eph 6:13-17)
II. The Nature of Spiritual Warfare
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood
Constant call to walk carefully, pursue holiness, and resist the devil
Importance of God’s strength and our disciplined participation
III. Overview of the Armor of God
Six pieces of armor: belt, breastplate, shoes, shield, helmet, sword
First three are continual: truth, righteousness, readiness
Remaining three taken up as needed: faith, salvation, Word of God
IV. Review: The Shield of Faith
Faith extinguishes the flaming arrows of temptation
Sin occurs when we believe Satan’s lie rather than God’s truth
Holiness is choosing to believe God’s promises and goodness
V. The Helmet of Salvation A. What the Helmet Represents
Not initial salvation (justification)
Not ongoing sanctification
Refers to future salvation: glorification
B. The Three Stages of Salvation
Justification – saved from penalty of sin
Sanctification – being saved from power of sin
Glorification – will be saved from presence of sin
C. Hope of Salvation (1 Thess. 5:8)
Protects the mind: confidence in final victory
Essential for courage in the spiritual battle
VI. Why Assurance Matters
A believer unsure of salvation becomes fearful, withdrawn
Eternal security fuels boldness, sacrifice, endurance
Confidence prevents discouragement and spiritual paralysis
VII. Biblical Promises of Eternal Security
John 6:37–40 – Jesus keeps all the Father gives Him
John 10:27–29 – No one can snatch believers from Christ’s hand
Romans 8:31–39 – Nothing can separate us from God’s love
Philippians 1:6 – He will finish the work He began
Ephesians 1:13–14 – Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Jude 1 & 24 – Kept and preserved by Christ
VIII. The Effect of Eternal Security on Christian Living
Produces courage in suffering
Sustains perseverance and hope
Encourages holiness and obedience
Anchors the soul in trials


IX. Conclusion
Helmet = hope and assurance of final salvation
Protects against discouragement, fear, and doubt
Enables Christians to fight confidently and faithfully
Final encouragement: Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord '''
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Breastplate of Righteousness]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Armor of God
The Belt of Truthfulness and the Breastplate of Righteousness
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Key Scripture...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Armor of God
The Belt of Truthfulness and the Breastplate of Righteousness
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Key Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–14

Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God.
Stand firm against the devil’s schemes.
Our struggle is against spiritual forces of evil.

Main Idea

We are engaged in a spiritual battle.
God calls believers to stand firm.
Put on the full armor of God.

The Belt of Truthfulness

Preparedness – readiness for battle.
Sincerity – integrity and truthfulness.
Commitment – dedication to truth.

The Breastplate of Righteousness

Holy living – pursue righteousness.
Obedience – align with God's commands.
Protection – guard your heart spiritually.

Application

Begin each day with spiritual readiness.
Resist the devil by standing firm in faith.
Live righteously and guard your heart.

Reflection Questions

Am I preparing daily for spiritual battle?
Where do I need greater truthfulness?
How can I grow in righteousness?
Grace Baptist Church of Second Life


Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<description><![CDATA[The Armor of God
The Belt of Truthfulness and the Breastplate of Righteousness
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Listen on Podbean 

Key Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–14

Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God.
Stand firm against the devil’s schemes.
Our struggle is against spiritual forces of evil.

Main Idea

We are engaged in a spiritual battle.
God calls believers to stand firm.
Put on the full armor of God.

The Belt of Truthfulness

Preparedness – readiness for battle.
Sincerity – integrity and truthfulness.
Commitment – dedication to truth.

The Breastplate of Righteousness

Holy living – pursue righteousness.
Obedience – align with God's commands.
Protection – guard your heart spiritually.

Application

Begin each day with spiritual readiness.
Resist the devil by standing firm in faith.
Live righteously and guard your heart.

Reflection Questions

Am I preparing daily for spiritual battle?
Where do I need greater truthfulness?
How can I grow in righteousness?
Grace Baptist Church of Second Life


Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[God Wants You To Know]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[God Wants You To Know
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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I. WE ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE
Colossians 3:10 “…put on the NEW SELF, which is BEING RENEWED in KNOWLEDGE and in the IMAGE of its Creator”
a. “BEING RENEWE...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[God Wants You To Know
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I. WE ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE
Colossians 3:10 “…put on the NEW SELF, which is BEING RENEWED in KNOWLEDGE and in the IMAGE of its Creator”
a. “BEING RENEWED”
- God is Re-Working us!
- PROCESS requires AVAILABILITY on our part!
- If we are NOT available, God CAN’T WORK.
 “Being Renewed” in “KNOWLEDGE and IMAGE of GOD”

2. The “Masterpiece” also has a Responsibility
The Artist - He first envisions a finished product.
Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you;
2 Corinthians 5:17  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
He had a picture in mind for everyone – 
An Artist Needs Certain Tools and Surroundings:
Consider God’s Tools
- Am I helping God make me to be the Masterpiece He desires?
- Am I hurting God in making me to be the Masterpiece He intended?

II. CREATED FOR WORKS
the masterpiece that does the work!
God Has PROVIDED The Tools – But they are His tools.
Equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us[a] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Hebrews 13:21
 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phil 2:13


II. CREATED FOR WORKS
the masterpiece that does the work!
God Has PROVIDED The Tools – But they are His tools.
Equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us[a] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Hebrews 13:21
 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phil 2:13


IV Application

Realize your Significance – Know & Trust your importance.
Make sure You Are Available for Creation!
Step in Faith
If there is no fear, or desperation – you don’t need God!

So many times, we fail to understand God’s will because we are only willing to do what we can do on our own. What do you need God for?


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				<description><![CDATA[God Wants You To Know
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I. WE ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE
Colossians 3:10 “…put on the NEW SELF, which is BEING RENEWED in KNOWLEDGE and in the IMAGE of its Creator”
a. “BEING RENEWED”
- God is Re-Working us!
- PROCESS requires AVAILABILITY on our part!
- If we are NOT available, God CAN’T WORK.
 “Being Renewed” in “KNOWLEDGE and IMAGE of GOD”

2. The “Masterpiece” also has a Responsibility
The Artist - He first envisions a finished product.
Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you;
2 Corinthians 5:17  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.[a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
He had a picture in mind for everyone – 
An Artist Needs Certain Tools and Surroundings:
Consider God’s Tools
- Am I helping God make me to be the Masterpiece He desires?
- Am I hurting God in making me to be the Masterpiece He intended?

II. CREATED FOR WORKS
the masterpiece that does the work!
God Has PROVIDED The Tools – But they are His tools.
Equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us[a] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Hebrews 13:21
 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phil 2:13


II. CREATED FOR WORKS
the masterpiece that does the work!
God Has PROVIDED The Tools – But they are His tools.
Equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us[a] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Hebrews 13:21
 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phil 2:13


IV Application

Realize your Significance – Know & Trust your importance.
Make sure You Are Available for Creation!
Step in Faith
If there is no fear, or desperation – you don’t need God!

So many times, we fail to understand God’s will because we are only willing to do what we can do on our own. What do you need God for?


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				<title><![CDATA[Experiencing God]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Experiencing God

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Seven realities of experiencing God.
God is always at work around you.
God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal.
God...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Experiencing God

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Seven realities of experiencing God.
God is always at work around you.
God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal.
God invites you to become involved with Him in His work.
God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.
God's invitation for you to work with Him always leads you to a crisis of belief that requires faith and action.
You must make major adjustments in your life to join God in what He is doing.
You come to know God by experience as you obey Him and He accomplishes His work through you.

God is always at work around you.
23 During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them. (Exodus 2:23-25)
God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal.
12 The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay there so that I may give you the stone tablets with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” (Exodus 24:12)
15 When Moses went up the mountain, the cloud covered it. 16 The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day He called to Moses from the cloud.                        (Exodus 24:15-16)
18 Moses entered the cloud as he went up the mountain, and he remained on the mountain 40 days and 40 nights. (Exodus 24: 18)
God invites you to become involved with Him in His work
8 I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the territory of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. 9 The Israelites’ cry for help has come to Me, and I have also seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. 10 Therefore, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh so that you may lead My people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” (Exodus 3:8-10)
God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer,  circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.
Then the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire within a bush. As Moses looked, he saw that the bush was on fire but was not consumed. 3 So Moses thought: I must go over and look at this remarkable sight. Why isn’t the bush burning up? 4 When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. 5 “Do not come closer,” He said. “Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 Then He continued, “I am the God of your father,[c] the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God. 7 Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of My people in Egypt, and have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I know about their sufferings. 8 I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the territory of the Canaanites, Hittites...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Experiencing God

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Seven realities of experiencing God.
God is always at work around you.
God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal.
God invites you to become involved with Him in His work.
God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.
God's invitation for you to work with Him always leads you to a crisis of belief that requires faith and action.
You must make major adjustments in your life to join God in what He is doing.
You come to know God by experience as you obey Him and He accomplishes His work through you.

God is always at work around you.
23 During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them. (Exodus 2:23-25)
God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal.
12 The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay there so that I may give you the stone tablets with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” (Exodus 24:12)
15 When Moses went up the mountain, the cloud covered it. 16 The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day He called to Moses from the cloud.                        (Exodus 24:15-16)
18 Moses entered the cloud as he went up the mountain, and he remained on the mountain 40 days and 40 nights. (Exodus 24: 18)
God invites you to become involved with Him in His work
8 I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the territory of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. 9 The Israelites’ cry for help has come to Me, and I have also seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. 10 Therefore, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh so that you may lead My people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” (Exodus 3:8-10)
God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer,  circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.
Then the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire within a bush. As Moses looked, he saw that the bush was on fire but was not consumed. 3 So Moses thought: I must go over and look at this remarkable sight. Why isn’t the bush burning up? 4 When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. 5 “Do not come closer,” He said. “Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 Then He continued, “I am the God of your father,[c] the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God. 7 Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of My people in Egypt, and have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I know about their sufferings. 8 I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the territory of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
God's invitation for you to work with Him always leads you a crisis of belief that requires faith and action.
11 But Moses asked God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11)

15 God also said to Moses, “Say this to the Israelites: Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is My name forever; this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. (Exodus 3:15)
You must make major adjustments in your life to join God in what He is doing.
19 Now in Midian the Lord told Moses, “Return to Egypt, for all the men who wanted to kill you are dead.” 20 So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and returned to the land of Egypt. And Moses took God’s staff in his hand. (Exodus 4:19-20)
You come to know God by experience as you obey Him and He accomplishes His work through you.
15 The Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to break camp. (Exodus 4:15)
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.  The Egyptians pursued them, and all Pharaoh's horses and chariots and horsemen followed them into the sea”. (Exodus 4:21-23)
 26 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea so that the waters may come back on the Egyptians, on their chariots and horsemen.” 27 So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal depth. While the Egyptians were trying to escape from it, the Lord threw them into the sea. (Exodus 4:26-27) 
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				<title><![CDATA[As For Me and My House]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As For Me and My House
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1. LOOK BACK!
Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem and sum...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As For Me and My House
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1. LOOK BACK!
Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem and summoned Israel’s elders, leaders, judges, and officers, and they presented themselves before God. 2 Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your ancestors, including Terah, the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods. 3 But I took your father Abraham from the region beyond the Euphrates River, led him throughout the land of Canaan, and multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac, 4 and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave the hill country of Seir to Esau as a possession, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. 5 “‘Then I sent Moses and Aaron; I plagued Egypt by what I did there and afterward I brought you out. 6 When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you reached the Red Sea, the Egyptians pursued your fathers with chariots and horsemen as far as the sea. 7 Your fathers cried out to the Lord, so He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea over them, engulfing them. Your own eyes saw what I did to Egypt. After that, you lived in the wilderness a long time. 8 “‘Later, I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived beyond the Jordan. They fought against you, but I handed them over to you. You possessed their land, and I annihilated them before you. 9 Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, 10 but I would not listen to Balaam. Instead, he repeatedly blessed you, and I delivered you from his hand.  11 “‘You then crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho—as well as the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites—fought against you, but I handed them over to you. 12 I sent the hornet[a] ahead of you, and it drove out the two Amorite kings before you. It was not by your sword or bow. 13 I gave you a land you did not labor for, and cities you did not build, though you live in them; you are eating from vineyards and olive groves you did not plant.’

2. LOOK WITHIN!
14 “Therefore, fear the Lord and worship Him in sincerity and truth. Get rid of the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and worship Yahweh. 15 But if it doesn’t please you to worship Yahweh, choose for yourselves today the one you will worship: the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my family, we will worship Yahweh.” 16 The people replied, “We will certainly not abandon the Lord to worship other gods! 17 For the Lord our God brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery, and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us all along the way we went and among all the peoples whose lands we traveled through. 18 The Lord drove out before us all the peoples, including the Amorites who lived in the land. We too will worship the Lord, because He is our God.” 19 But Joshua told the people, “You will not be able to worship Yahweh, because He is a holy God. He is a jealous God; He will not remove your transgressions and sins. 20 If you abandon the Lord and worship foreign gods, He will turn against you, harm...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[As For Me and My House
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1. LOOK BACK!
Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem and summoned Israel’s elders, leaders, judges, and officers, and they presented themselves before God. 2 Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your ancestors, including Terah, the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods. 3 But I took your father Abraham from the region beyond the Euphrates River, led him throughout the land of Canaan, and multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac, 4 and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave the hill country of Seir to Esau as a possession, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. 5 “‘Then I sent Moses and Aaron; I plagued Egypt by what I did there and afterward I brought you out. 6 When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you reached the Red Sea, the Egyptians pursued your fathers with chariots and horsemen as far as the sea. 7 Your fathers cried out to the Lord, so He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea over them, engulfing them. Your own eyes saw what I did to Egypt. After that, you lived in the wilderness a long time. 8 “‘Later, I brought you to the land of the Amorites who lived beyond the Jordan. They fought against you, but I handed them over to you. You possessed their land, and I annihilated them before you. 9 Balak son of Zippor, king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you, 10 but I would not listen to Balaam. Instead, he repeatedly blessed you, and I delivered you from his hand.  11 “‘You then crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho—as well as the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites—fought against you, but I handed them over to you. 12 I sent the hornet[a] ahead of you, and it drove out the two Amorite kings before you. It was not by your sword or bow. 13 I gave you a land you did not labor for, and cities you did not build, though you live in them; you are eating from vineyards and olive groves you did not plant.’

2. LOOK WITHIN!
14 “Therefore, fear the Lord and worship Him in sincerity and truth. Get rid of the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and worship Yahweh. 15 But if it doesn’t please you to worship Yahweh, choose for yourselves today the one you will worship: the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the Euphrates River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my family, we will worship Yahweh.” 16 The people replied, “We will certainly not abandon the Lord to worship other gods! 17 For the Lord our God brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery, and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us all along the way we went and among all the peoples whose lands we traveled through. 18 The Lord drove out before us all the peoples, including the Amorites who lived in the land. We too will worship the Lord, because He is our God.” 19 But Joshua told the people, “You will not be able to worship Yahweh, because He is a holy God. He is a jealous God; He will not remove your transgressions and sins. 20 If you abandon the Lord and worship foreign gods, He will turn against you, harm you, and completely destroy you, after He has been good to you.” 21 “No!” the people answered Joshua. “We will worship the Lord.” 22 Joshua then told the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you yourselves have chosen to worship Yahweh.” “We are witnesses,” they said. 23 “Then get rid of the foreign gods that are among you and offer your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” 24 So the people said to Joshua, “We will worship the Lord our God and obey Him.” (Josh 24:14-24)

3. LOOK FORWARD!
25 On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people at Shechem and established a statute and ordinance for them. 26 Joshua recorded these things in the book of the law of God; he also took a large stone and set it up there under the oak next to the sanctuary of the Lord. 27 And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone—it will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the Lord said to us, and it will be a witness against you, so that you will not deny your God.” 28 Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance. (Josh 24:25-28)

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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus, The Gift Of Light]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jesus, The Gift Of Light


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Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus, The Gift Of Light


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Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom should I be afraid?

Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

I. Five reasons why light is so necessary

1 Light is necessary for life.
2 Light is also necessary for guidance.
3 Light is also needed to understand ourselves,
4 Light also shows God for whom He is 
5 Light enables us to follow Christ

II Two transforming lessons with you

1 The light that reveals us is also the light that heals us
2 Light and darkness cannot coexist.

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				<description><![CDATA[Jesus, The Gift Of Light


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Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom should I be afraid?

Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

I. Five reasons why light is so necessary

1 Light is necessary for life.
2 Light is also necessary for guidance.
3 Light is also needed to understand ourselves,
4 Light also shows God for whom He is 
5 Light enables us to follow Christ

II Two transforming lessons with you

1 The light that reveals us is also the light that heals us
2 Light and darkness cannot coexist.

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				<title><![CDATA[Hark The Herald]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hark The Herald Angels Sing


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Luke 2:8—20
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Luke 2:8—20
8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before[a] them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10 But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:11 Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David. 12 This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.” 13 Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors! 15 When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough. 17 After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary was treasuring up all these things[f] in her heart and meditating on them. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard, just as they had been told.

The shepherds
He chose them because of their position.
The shepherds were not popular.
They were not well educated


The Angels
These angels were created with independent existence

verse 13: “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 

The Wonder of God
The wonder of the incarnation itself 
 The wonder of what was accomplished.

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				<description><![CDATA[Hark The Herald Angels Sing


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Luke 2:8—20
8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before[a] them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10 But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:11 Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David. 12 This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.” 13 Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors! 15 When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough. 17 After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary was treasuring up all these things[f] in her heart and meditating on them. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard, just as they had been told.

The shepherds
He chose them because of their position.
The shepherds were not popular.
They were not well educated


The Angels
These angels were created with independent existence

verse 13: “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 

The Wonder of God
The wonder of the incarnation itself 
 The wonder of what was accomplished.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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				<title><![CDATA[What Child is this]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What Child Is This?
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Matthew 22:41-46
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of Dav...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Matthew 22:41-46
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord’? For he says, 44 “‘The Lord said to my Lord:  “Sit at my right hand  until I put your enemies     under your feet.”’ 45 If then David calls him ‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” 46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions.

3 METAPHORS

1 The Alphabet Metaphor
6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” REV:21-6-8

2 The Botanical Metaphor.
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord’? For he says, 44 “‘The Lord said to my Lord:  “Sit at my right hand  until I put your enemies     under your feet.”’ 45 If then David calls him ‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” 46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. MATTHEW 41:41-46


3  The Astronomical Metaphor 
“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob;  a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the people of Sheth. Numbers 24:17

18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.  REV 22:18-20
The Bottom Line
A very ordinary woman gave birth in an ordinary way to a very extraordinary child.
 This extraordinary person divides the whole human race



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				<description><![CDATA[What Child Is This?
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Matthew 22:41-46
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord’? For he says, 44 “‘The Lord said to my Lord:  “Sit at my right hand  until I put your enemies     under your feet.”’ 45 If then David calls him ‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” 46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions.

3 METAPHORS

1 The Alphabet Metaphor
6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” REV:21-6-8

2 The Botanical Metaphor.
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” “The son of David,” they replied. 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord’? For he says, 44 “‘The Lord said to my Lord:  “Sit at my right hand  until I put your enemies     under your feet.”’ 45 If then David calls him ‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” 46 No one could say a word in reply, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions. MATTHEW 41:41-46


3  The Astronomical Metaphor 
“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob;  a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the people of Sheth. Numbers 24:17

18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.  REV 22:18-20
The Bottom Line
A very ordinary woman gave birth in an ordinary way to a very extraordinary child.
 This extraordinary person divides the whole human race



Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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				<title><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Shepherds 2025]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
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Luke 2:8-20
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Luke 2:8-20
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”[a] 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

I . Despised Shepherds 

It was a dirty job.
Unable to meet the ritual cleaning to worship in the Temple
Only one Group considered lower: Lepers

II. The Shepherds obeyed.

Went with haste to find the child.
Worshipped him 
Told everyone about the messiah 

 III. Jesus is the Good Shepherd

His relationship with them is personal. 
His relationship with them is practical. 
The Good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep.

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Luke 2:8-20
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”[a] 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

I . Despised Shepherds 

It was a dirty job.
Unable to meet the ritual cleaning to worship in the Temple
Only one Group considered lower: Lepers

II. The Shepherds obeyed.

Went with haste to find the child.
Worshipped him 
Told everyone about the messiah 

 III. Jesus is the Good Shepherd

His relationship with them is personal. 
His relationship with them is practical. 
The Good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep.

Grace Baptist Podcast 
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Great Expectations]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Great Expectations 
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Luke 1:26–38   26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Luke 1:26–38   26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[a] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.”   38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.


Jesus is the Savior of the world (Luke 1:31).You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
Jesus is the King of Israel (Luke 1:32–33). He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
Jesus is the Son of God (Luke 1:35). The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[a] the Son of God.
Reflection Questions 
What does Mary’s response teach us about trust and obedience? 
How does the identity of Jesus as Savior, King, and Son of God impact your life today? 
What must God be like that He would choose such humility and confinement? 
Closing Prayer 
Lord, help us pause this Christmas and let the wonder in. May we trust You like Mary did and rejoice in the greatness of Jesus. Amen. 
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				<description><![CDATA[Great Expectations 
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Luke 1:26–38   26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[a] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.”   38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.


Jesus is the Savior of the world (Luke 1:31).You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
Jesus is the King of Israel (Luke 1:32–33). He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
Jesus is the Son of God (Luke 1:35). The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[a] the Son of God.
Reflection Questions 
What does Mary’s response teach us about trust and obedience? 
How does the identity of Jesus as Savior, King, and Son of God impact your life today? 
What must God be like that He would choose such humility and confinement? 
Closing Prayer 
Lord, help us pause this Christmas and let the wonder in. May we trust You like Mary did and rejoice in the greatness of Jesus. Amen. 
Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
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				<title><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Manager]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Mystery Of The Manger
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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1 There’s no room for Him
There was no room for Jesus in the religious world
There was also no room for Jesus in the political world.
There was roo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Mystery Of The Manger
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1 There’s no room for Him
There was no room for Jesus in the religious world
There was also no room for Jesus in the political world.
There was room for Jesus in one place though, and that was on the cross,

2 The Manager
 It was a manger for animals.
The Manger was borrowed
The manger reminds us of how silently He came 
The manger teaches us and that He came personally 

The foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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				<description><![CDATA[The Mystery Of The Manger
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1 There’s no room for Him
There was no room for Jesus in the religious world
There was also no room for Jesus in the political world.
There was room for Jesus in one place though, and that was on the cross,

2 The Manager
 It was a manger for animals.
The Manger was borrowed
The manger reminds us of how silently He came 
The manger teaches us and that He came personally 

The foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Mystery Of The BabyNov 24 1:48am]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Mystery Of The Baby
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
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https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=p2PblSEqubX
Numbers 24:17, I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jac...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Mystery Of The Baby
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https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=p2PblSEqubX
Numbers 24:17, I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel; it shall crush the forehead[a] of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth.

Psalms 90:2,  Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Isaiah 9:1—7
But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.[b] 2 [c] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3 You have multiplied the nation;     you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. 4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5 For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[d] his shoulder, and his name shall be called[e] Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it  with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

?Why does God have to redeem us for our sins?
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.[c]  Luke 2:7 

The extent of our problem with sin.
God’s holiness demanded it. 


Revelation22:12-17
12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes,[c] so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. 15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.  16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” 17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
Jesus Is… 
1. Jesus Christ is God
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing My recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done  “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” (Rev 22:12-13)
I have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. (Rev 22:16 )

2. Jesus Christ is man

I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star (Rev 22:16 b)

3. Jesus Christ is King
Revelation 22:17  The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Mystery Of The Baby
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=p2PblSEqubX
Numbers 24:17, I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel; it shall crush the forehead[a] of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth.

Psalms 90:2,  Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Isaiah 9:1—7
But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.[b] 2 [c] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3 You have multiplied the nation;     you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. 4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5 For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[d] his shoulder, and his name shall be called[e] Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it  with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

?Why does God have to redeem us for our sins?
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.[c]  Luke 2:7 

The extent of our problem with sin.
God’s holiness demanded it. 


Revelation22:12-17
12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes,[c] so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. 15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.  16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” 17 The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
Jesus Is… 
1. Jesus Christ is God
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing My recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done  “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” (Rev 22:12-13)
I have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. (Rev 22:16 )

2. Jesus Christ is man

I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star (Rev 22:16 b)

3. Jesus Christ is King
Revelation 22:17  The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.


Grace Baptist podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Love that Lasts 2025]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love that Lasts
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=y0Xbqug1uYv 


John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love that Lasts
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=y0Xbqug1uYv 


John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 
The Unpopular Reality: We are all perishing.
“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s 

one and only Son” (John 3:18).
The world is already condemned.

Our condemnation is personal.
Our condemnation is total.
Our condemnation is eternal

John 3:36, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” 

4. Our Condemnation is irreversible


The New Testament clearly depicts hell as a state of conscious pain 
In hell we will realize how serious our sin really is
We will realize how just God really is
God will finally give us over to that which we have embraced all of our lives 
We will realize how endless suffering really is

The Unprecedented Rescue: God is all-pursuing.
John 6:44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day

His salvation is personal
His Salvation is total
His Salvation is eternal 
His salvation is irreversible

In heaven 
We will realize how glorious grace really is.
We will realize how merciful God really is.
 We will realize how endless satisfaction really is

Rev. 21:1—7 
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’ He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ He said to me: ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son’
A Choice
Trust in Your Savior or Trust in Your Self 

“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” 
(Rom. 10:9).

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Love that Lasts
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=y0Xbqug1uYv 


John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 
The Unpopular Reality: We are all perishing.
“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s 

one and only Son” (John 3:18).
The world is already condemned.

Our condemnation is personal.
Our condemnation is total.
Our condemnation is eternal

John 3:36, “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” 

4. Our Condemnation is irreversible


The New Testament clearly depicts hell as a state of conscious pain 
In hell we will realize how serious our sin really is
We will realize how just God really is
God will finally give us over to that which we have embraced all of our lives 
We will realize how endless suffering really is

The Unprecedented Rescue: God is all-pursuing.
John 6:44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day

His salvation is personal
His Salvation is total
His Salvation is eternal 
His salvation is irreversible

In heaven 
We will realize how glorious grace really is.
We will realize how merciful God really is.
 We will realize how endless satisfaction really is

Rev. 21:1—7 
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’ He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ He said to me: ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son’
A Choice
Trust in Your Savior or Trust in Your Self 

“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” 
(Rom. 10:9).

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Life in the pena;ty Box]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Life In The Penalty Box

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The 3 lessons that Moses learned in the desert 

1 The lesson of servanthood
Exodus 2: 16 “Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they c...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life In The Penalty Box

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The 3 lessons that Moses learned in the desert 

1 The lesson of servanthood
Exodus 2: 16 “Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and drew water and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. The shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and saved them, and watered their flock. When they came home to their father Reuel, he said, ‘How is it that you have come home so soon today?’ They said, ‘An Egyptian delivered us out of the hands of the shepherds and even drew water for us and watered the flock.’ He said to his daughters, ‘Then where is he? Why have you left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.’ And Moses was content to dwell with the man, and he even gave Moses his daughter Zipporah.” He gave Moses his daughter as a wife.


A In Obscurity
B In Humility

2 The lesson of trust.

Exodus 2:23 During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.


3 The lesson of obedience
Exodus 3 
Never interpret the silence of God as the indifference of Go

Two Lessons in the Desert
God is with you in the desert
You develop deep roots in the desert


How do you make an elephant?
“You simply take a block of marble, and you chip away everything that isn’t elephant.”

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Life In The Penalty Box

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The 3 lessons that Moses learned in the desert 

1 The lesson of servanthood
Exodus 2: 16 “Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and drew water and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. The shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and saved them, and watered their flock. When they came home to their father Reuel, he said, ‘How is it that you have come home so soon today?’ They said, ‘An Egyptian delivered us out of the hands of the shepherds and even drew water for us and watered the flock.’ He said to his daughters, ‘Then where is he? Why have you left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.’ And Moses was content to dwell with the man, and he even gave Moses his daughter Zipporah.” He gave Moses his daughter as a wife.


A In Obscurity
B In Humility

2 The lesson of trust.

Exodus 2:23 During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.


3 The lesson of obedience
Exodus 3 
Never interpret the silence of God as the indifference of Go

Two Lessons in the Desert
God is with you in the desert
You develop deep roots in the desert


How do you make an elephant?
“You simply take a block of marble, and you chip away everything that isn’t elephant.”

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[excuses]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Excuses, Excuses 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


1 I’m not adequate (311-12)
11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I wil...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Excuses, Excuses 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


1 I’m not adequate (311-12)
11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”


2. I don’t know enough (3: 13-15) 
13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”  14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.[c] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”  15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord,[d] the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’  “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.

3 I will be rejected (4:1) 


Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’” (1)

8 Then the Lord said, “If they do not believe you or pay attention to the first sign, they may believe the second. 9 But if they do not believe these two signs or listen to you, take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground. The water you take from the river will become blood on the ground.” (4:8-9)



4 I don’t have any natural talent. (4:10-12)
10 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” 11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

5 I don’t want to go (4:13-17)
13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” 14 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. 15 You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. 16 He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him. 17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”
Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses

1 When we excuse ourselves, we accuse ourselves
2 Rebellion breeds rebellion
3  Excuses are unacceptable

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Excuses, Excuses 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


1 I’m not adequate (311-12)
11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”


2. I don’t know enough (3: 13-15) 
13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”  14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.[c] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”  15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord,[d] the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’  “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.

3 I will be rejected (4:1) 


Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’” (1)

8 Then the Lord said, “If they do not believe you or pay attention to the first sign, they may believe the second. 9 But if they do not believe these two signs or listen to you, take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground. The water you take from the river will become blood on the ground.” (4:8-9)



4 I don’t have any natural talent. (4:10-12)
10 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” 11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

5 I don’t want to go (4:13-17)
13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” 14 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. 15 You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. 16 He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him. 17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”
Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses

1 When we excuse ourselves, we accuse ourselves
2 Rebellion breeds rebellion
3  Excuses are unacceptable

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hope for the Hurting]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hope for the Hurting, Part 2Ruth 2:1-23
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Ruth 2:1-4
Now Naomi had a relative of her husband’s, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. And Ruth the Moabit...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hope for the Hurting, Part 2Ruth 2:1-23
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Ruth 2:1-4
Now Naomi had a relative of her husband’s, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. And Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I shall find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” So she set out and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers, and she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the clan of Elimelech. And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered, “The Lord bless you.”

Boaz
He is from the clan of Elimelech,  the single most important social or family group in Israelite society
Boaz is described as a worthy man.


Ruth 2:5-9
Then Boaz said to his young man who was in charge of the reapers, “Whose young woman is this?” And the servant who was in charge of the reapers answered, “She is the young Moabite woman, who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab. She said, ‘Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the reapers.’ So she came, and she has continued from early morning until now, except for a short rest.” Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Now, listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women. Let your eyes be on the field that they are reaping, and go after them. Have I not charged the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink what the young me

Ruth 2:10 -17
Then she fell on her face, bowing to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?” But Boaz answered her, “All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before. The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!”

Then she said, “I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, though I am not one of your servants.” And at mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come here and eat some bread and dip your morsel in the wine.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed to her roasted grain. And she ate until she was satisfied, and she had some left over. When she rose to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her. And also pull out some from the bundles for her and leave it for her to glean, and do not rebuke her.” So she gleaned in the field until evening.
Ruth 2:18-23 
Then she beat out what she had gleaned, and it was about an ephah of barley. And she took it up and went into the city. Her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also brought out and gave her what food she had left over after being satisfied. And her mother-in-law said to her, “Where did you glean today? And where have you worked? Blessed be the man who took notice of you.” So she told her mother-in-law with whom she had worked and said, “The man’s name with whom I worked today is Boaz.” And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Hope for the Hurting, Part 2Ruth 2:1-23
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


Ruth 2:1-4
Now Naomi had a relative of her husband’s, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. And Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I shall find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” So she set out and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers, and she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the clan of Elimelech. And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered, “The Lord bless you.”

Boaz
He is from the clan of Elimelech,  the single most important social or family group in Israelite society
Boaz is described as a worthy man.


Ruth 2:5-9
Then Boaz said to his young man who was in charge of the reapers, “Whose young woman is this?” And the servant who was in charge of the reapers answered, “She is the young Moabite woman, who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab. She said, ‘Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the reapers.’ So she came, and she has continued from early morning until now, except for a short rest.” Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Now, listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women. Let your eyes be on the field that they are reaping, and go after them. Have I not charged the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink what the young me

Ruth 2:10 -17
Then she fell on her face, bowing to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?” But Boaz answered her, “All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before. The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!”

Then she said, “I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, though I am not one of your servants.” And at mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come here and eat some bread and dip your morsel in the wine.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed to her roasted grain. And she ate until she was satisfied, and she had some left over. When she rose to glean, Boaz instructed his young men, saying, “Let her glean even among the sheaves, and do not reproach her. And also pull out some from the bundles for her and leave it for her to glean, and do not rebuke her.” So she gleaned in the field until evening.
Ruth 2:18-23 
Then she beat out what she had gleaned, and it was about an ephah of barley. And she took it up and went into the city. Her mother-in-law saw what she had gleaned. She also brought out and gave her what food she had left over after being satisfied. And her mother-in-law said to her, “Where did you glean today? And where have you worked? Blessed be the man who took notice of you.” So she told her mother-in-law with whom she had worked and said, “The man’s name with whom I worked today is Boaz.” And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!” Naomi also said to her, “The man is a close relative of ours, one of our redeemers.” And Ruth the Moabite said, “Besides, he said to me, ‘You shall keep close by my young men until they have finished all my harvest.’” And Naomi said to Ruth, her daughter-in-law, “It is good, my daughter, that you go out with his young women, lest in another field you be assaulted.” So she kept close to the young women of Boaz, gleaning until the end of the barley and wheat harvests. And she lived with her mother-in-law.

Ruth 3:1-5
Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?” Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. Wash therefore and anoint yourself, and put on your cloak and go down to the threshing floor, but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking. But when he lies down, observe the place where he lies. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down, and he will tell you what to do.” And she replied, “All that you say I will do.”

1. God seeks the hurting as His family.
There is nothing that draws us to him.
God seeks us anyway 

2. God shelters the hurting under His wings.
Psalm 91:1: “He who dwells in the shelter of the  Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” Under His wings you will find refuge. I do not know what hurts you have walked through in your life or what hurts you are walking through right now in your life. 

3. God serves the hurting at his table.
The  God of the universe has stooped to serve you at His table, 
To shock you with His love, 
To speak to your heart, To satisfy your desires.

4. God showers the hurting with His grace.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.


The Hesed

In the midst of our waiting, the “Hesed” of God reminds us that He is working.

Hesed describes a sense of love and loyalty that inspires merciful and compassionate behavior toward another person.


The Hesed

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				<title><![CDATA[Confidence—Will We Trust Him?]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Confidence—Will We Trust Him?
Luke 11:1–13

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I The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

A. The God We Pray To


1 God is Father

Jesus teaches us to pray to God as “Fathe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Confidence—Will We Trust Him?
Luke 11:1–13

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I The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

A. The God We Pray To


1 God is Father

Jesus teaches us to pray to God as “Father.”
Old Testament: God as Father (15 times, never in prayer).
Gospels: God as Father (165 times, almost always by Jesus).
Privilege: We approach God with intimacy and reverence.

2 We Are Children

Jesus contrasts earthly fathers with our heavenly Father.
Earthly fathers: flawed, limited wisdom, imperfect love.
Heavenly Father: good, infinite wisdom, perfect love.
Confidence: God always does what is best for His children.

3 Trusting God’s Character

Prayer is not about controlling God.
Faith is not about quantity but about trusting God’s goodness.
Our certainty rests in God’s character, not our prayers.

God Answers Better Than We Can Ask

Sometimes God’s answers differ from our requests.
Biblical examples: Jesus in Gethsemane, testimonies of faith (James Montgomery Boyce, George Muller).
God’s glory and our good are always His aim.

II. The Gift He Gives Us
A. The Holy Spirit

The Spirit Indwells Us

When we pray, God gives us Himself—the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit is the source of comfort, guidance, wisdom, power.

The Spirit Empowers Us

Old Testament: Spirit in creation, prophecy, leadership.
New Testament: Spirit in Jesus, the Church, believers.
The Spirit enables every aspect of Christian life.

The Spirit Pleads for Us

Romans 8:26–28: The Spirit intercedes for us according to God’s will.
The Spirit transforms our prayers and our lives.


III. Application & Response

Confidence in Prayer:

Trust in God’s goodness, wisdom, and love.
Recognize the privilege of calling God “Father.”
Rely on the Holy Spirit’s presence and power.
Pray for God’s will and glory above all.

Invitation:

Express trust in God through prayer and worship.
Seek the Spirit’s work in personal and corporate prayer.

Key Scriptures

Luke 11:1–13
Romans 8:26–28
Ephesians 1:13–14
1 Corinthians 6:18–20

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WEBSITE
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Luke 11:1–13

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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I The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

A. The God We Pray To


1 God is Father

Jesus teaches us to pray to God as “Father.”
Old Testament: God as Father (15 times, never in prayer).
Gospels: God as Father (165 times, almost always by Jesus).
Privilege: We approach God with intimacy and reverence.

2 We Are Children

Jesus contrasts earthly fathers with our heavenly Father.
Earthly fathers: flawed, limited wisdom, imperfect love.
Heavenly Father: good, infinite wisdom, perfect love.
Confidence: God always does what is best for His children.

3 Trusting God’s Character

Prayer is not about controlling God.
Faith is not about quantity but about trusting God’s goodness.
Our certainty rests in God’s character, not our prayers.

God Answers Better Than We Can Ask

Sometimes God’s answers differ from our requests.
Biblical examples: Jesus in Gethsemane, testimonies of faith (James Montgomery Boyce, George Muller).
God’s glory and our good are always His aim.

II. The Gift He Gives Us
A. The Holy Spirit

The Spirit Indwells Us

When we pray, God gives us Himself—the Holy Spir...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Confidence—Will We Trust Him?
Luke 11:1–13

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

I The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

A. The God We Pray To


1 God is Father

Jesus teaches us to pray to God as “Father.”
Old Testament: God as Father (15 times, never in prayer).
Gospels: God as Father (165 times, almost always by Jesus).
Privilege: We approach God with intimacy and reverence.

2 We Are Children

Jesus contrasts earthly fathers with our heavenly Father.
Earthly fathers: flawed, limited wisdom, imperfect love.
Heavenly Father: good, infinite wisdom, perfect love.
Confidence: God always does what is best for His children.

3 Trusting God’s Character

Prayer is not about controlling God.
Faith is not about quantity but about trusting God’s goodness.
Our certainty rests in God’s character, not our prayers.

God Answers Better Than We Can Ask

Sometimes God’s answers differ from our requests.
Biblical examples: Jesus in Gethsemane, testimonies of faith (James Montgomery Boyce, George Muller).
God’s glory and our good are always His aim.

II. The Gift He Gives Us
A. The Holy Spirit

The Spirit Indwells Us

When we pray, God gives us Himself—the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit is the source of comfort, guidance, wisdom, power.

The Spirit Empowers Us

Old Testament: Spirit in creation, prophecy, leadership.
New Testament: Spirit in Jesus, the Church, believers.
The Spirit enables every aspect of Christian life.

The Spirit Pleads for Us

Romans 8:26–28: The Spirit intercedes for us according to God’s will.
The Spirit transforms our prayers and our lives.


III. Application & Response

Confidence in Prayer:

Trust in God’s goodness, wisdom, and love.
Recognize the privilege of calling God “Father.”
Rely on the Holy Spirit’s presence and power.
Pray for God’s will and glory above all.

Invitation:

Express trust in God through prayer and worship.
Seek the Spirit’s work in personal and corporate prayer.

Key Scriptures

Luke 11:1–13
Romans 8:26–28
Ephesians 1:13–14
1 Corinthians 6:18–20

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

Luke 11:1–13

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

I The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

A. The God We Pray To


1 God is Father

Jesus teaches us to pray to God as “Father.”
Old Testament: God as Father (15 times, never in prayer).
Gospels: God as Father (165 times, almost always by Jesus).
Privilege: We approach God with intimacy and reverence.

2 We Are Children

Jesus contrasts earthly fathers with our heavenly Father.
Earthly fathers: flawed, limited wisdom, imperfect love.
Heavenly Father: good, infinite wisdom, perfect love.
Confidence: God always does what is best for His children.

3 Trusting God’s Character

Prayer is not about controlling God.
Faith is not about quantity but about trusting God’s goodness.
Our certainty rests in God’s character, not our prayers.

God Answers Better Than We Can Ask

Sometimes God’s answers differ from our requests.
Biblical examples: Jesus in Gethsemane, testimonies of faith (James Montgomery Boyce, George Muller).
God’s glory and our good are always His aim.

II. The Gift He Gives Us
A. The Holy Spirit

The Spirit Indwells Us

When we pray, God gives us Himself—the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit is the source of comfort, guidance, wisdom, power.

The Spirit Empowers Us

Old Testament: Spirit in creation, prophecy, leadership.
New Testament: Spirit in Jesus, the Church, believers.
The Spirit enables every aspect of Christian life.

The Spirit Pleads for Us

Romans 8:26–28: The Spirit intercedes for us according to God’s will.
The Spirit transforms our prayers and our lives.


III. Application & Response

Confidence in Prayer:

Trust in God’s goodness, wisdom, and love.
Recognize the privilege of calling God “Father.”
Rely on the Holy Spirit’s presence and power.
Pray for God’s will and glory above all.

Invitation:

Express trust in God through prayer and worship.
Seek the Spirit’s work in personal and corporate prayer.

Key Scriptures

Luke 11:1–13
Romans 8:26–28
Ephesians 1:13–14
1 Corinthians 6:18–20

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night eith Morgan Daniel 3]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sermon from Grace Baptist Church of Second Life's Podcast]]></itunes:subtitle>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Desperation. Do we need him]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Desperation: Do We Need Him?
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Luke 11:1–13,

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished one of his disciples said to him “Lord, teach u...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Desperation: Do We Need Him?
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Luke 11:1–13,

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished one of his disciples said to him “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins for we also forgive everyone who has sinned against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” Then he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend and he goes to him at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me and I have nothing to set before him.’ Then the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked and my children are with me in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ I tell you, though he will not give him the bread because he is his friend yet because of the man’s boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you: Ask and it will be given you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him” 

Why Pray?
To express the depth of our need before God.
We Can Do Nothing Ourselves
Is Prayer fundamental or sipplemental? 
To explore the mystery of intimacy with God.
 To experience the power of being used by God. 
We are not desperate for something are desperate for someone


The design of prayer is two-fold
We get help. 
Prayer is a means by which we encounter, we connect to the living God of the universe and it’s at that point that we will see prevailing, powerful, victorious prayer.
The power of prayer is useless.
The power of people who connect with the living God is unstoppable.
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[Desperation: Do We Need Him?
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Luke 11:1–13,

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished one of his disciples said to him “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins for we also forgive everyone who has sinned against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” Then he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend and he goes to him at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me and I have nothing to set before him.’ Then the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked and my children are with me in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ I tell you, though he will not give him the bread because he is his friend yet because of the man’s boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs. So I say to you: Ask and it will be given you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him” 

Why Pray?
To express the depth of our need before God.
We Can Do Nothing Ourselves
Is Prayer fundamental or sipplemental? 
To explore the mystery of intimacy with God.
 To experience the power of being used by God. 
We are not desperate for something are desperate for someone


The design of prayer is two-fold
We get help. 
Prayer is a means by which we encounter, we connect to the living God of the universe and it’s at that point that we will see prevailing, powerful, victorious prayer.
The power of prayer is useless.
The power of people who connect with the living God is unstoppable.
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael J Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency
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1. Urgency Defined by Scripture
John 4:27–42
Philippians 2:3 – 'Do nothing out of self...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency
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1. Urgency Defined by Scripture
John 4:27–42
Philippians 2:3 – 'Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.'

2. Jesus is Determined, Not Distracted
John 4:4 – 'Now he had to go through Samaria.'
John 4:6 – '[He], tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.'

3. Jesus is Determined, Not Deterred
Colossians 2:8 – 'See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy... rather than on Christ.'
4. Jesus is Devoted, Not Divided
John 4:34 – 'My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.'
Matthew 4:4 – 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'
Psalm 40:8 – 'I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.'

5. The Reality of the Harvest
Joel 3:13 – 'Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe...'
Revelation 14:15–16 – 'Take your sickle and reap, because the time to reap has come...'
Isaiah 9:3 – 'They rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest...'
Matthew 9:38 – 'Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.'
Romans 1:11–17 – 'I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes...'

6. Application and Personal Reflection
John 17:3 – 'Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.'
C.S. Lewis – 'It’s immortals that we laugh with, joke with, work with, marry, exploit, snub. Eternal splendors, immortal horrors.'

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				<description><![CDATA[The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency
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1. Urgency Defined by Scripture
John 4:27–42
Philippians 2:3 – 'Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.'

2. Jesus is Determined, Not Distracted
John 4:4 – 'Now he had to go through Samaria.'
John 4:6 – '[He], tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.'

3. Jesus is Determined, Not Deterred
Colossians 2:8 – 'See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy... rather than on Christ.'
4. Jesus is Devoted, Not Divided
John 4:34 – 'My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.'
Matthew 4:4 – 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'
Psalm 40:8 – 'I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.'

5. The Reality of the Harvest
Joel 3:13 – 'Swing the sickle, for the harvest is ripe...'
Revelation 14:15–16 – 'Take your sickle and reap, because the time to reap has come...'
Isaiah 9:3 – 'They rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest...'
Matthew 9:38 – 'Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.'
Romans 1:11–17 – 'I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes...'

6. Application and Personal Reflection
John 17:3 – 'Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.'
C.S. Lewis – 'It’s immortals that we laugh with, joke with, work with, marry, exploit, snub. Eternal splendors, immortal horrors.'

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Born Again to a Living Hope]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Born Again to a Living Hope
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•	Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:3-4
1.	The Concept of Living Hope
a.	Definition: What does it mean t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Born Again to a Living Hope
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•	Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:3-4
1.	The Concept of Living Hope
a.	Definition: What does it mean to have a living hope? 1
b.	Scripture Reference: Psalm 147:10-11 2
2.	The Essence of Living Hope
a.	Living Hope Explained: Connection between birth and resurrection 3
b.	Scripture Reference: Romans 11:36 4
c.	
3.	 The Link Between Birth and Resurrection
a.	Union with Christ: How new birth connects us to Jesus' resurrection 5
b.	Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:20 6, Romans 6:5 7
4.	The Joyous Expectation of an Inheritance
a.	Inheritance Defined: What is our inheritance as believers? 8
b.	Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:3-4 9
5.	Guarded Through Faith
a.	Faith and Inheritance: How faith plays a role in securing our inheritance 10
b.	Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:4-5 11
6.	Conclusion
7.	Call to Action: Encourage the congregation to live in the hope of their inheritance]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Born Again to a Living Hope
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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•	Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:3-4
1.	The Concept of Living Hope
a.	Definition: What does it mean to have a living hope? 1
b.	Scripture Reference: Psalm 147:10-11 2
2.	The Essence of Living Hope
a.	Living Hope Explained: Connection between birth and resurrection 3
b.	Scripture Reference: Romans 11:36 4
c.	
3.	 The Link Between Birth and Resurrection
a.	Union with Christ: How new birth connects us to Jesus' resurrection 5
b.	Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:20 6, Romans 6:5 7
4.	The Joyous Expectation of an Inheritance
a.	Inheritance Defined: What is our inheritance as believers? 8
b.	Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:3-4 9
5.	Guarded Through Faith
a.	Faith and Inheritance: How faith plays a role in securing our inheritance 10
b.	Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:4-5 11
6.	Conclusion
7.	Call to Action: Encourage the congregation to live in the hope of their inheritance]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY WITH MORGAN   Mark 13]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Unknown]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[he Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
13 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”

2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “N...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[he Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
13 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”

2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”

5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

9 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 13 Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

14 “When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation’[a] standing where it[b] does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 17 How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 18 Pray that this will not take place in winter, 19 because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again.

20 “If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. 21 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. 22 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 23 So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.

24 “But in those days, following that distress,

“‘the sun will be darkened,
    and the moon will not give its light;
25 the stars will fall from the sky,
    and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’[c]

26 “At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.

28 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it[d] is near, right at the door. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[he Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
13 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”

2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”

5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

9 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 13 Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

14 “When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation’[a] standing where it[b] does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 17 How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 18 Pray that this will not take place in winter, 19 because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again.

20 “If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. 21 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. 22 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 23 So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.

24 “But in those days, following that distress,

“‘the sun will be darkened,
    and the moon will not give its light;
25 the stars will fall from the sky,
    and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’[c]

26 “At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.

28 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it[d] is near, right at the door. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

The Day and Hour Unknown
32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert[e]! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

35 “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gods Story in a culture of fear]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[God’s Story in a Fear-Based Culture

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 The Gospel Addresses Our Fear
[And] so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is lov...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[God’s Story in a Fear-Based Culture

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 The Gospel Addresses Our Fear
[And] so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.  I John 4:16-19 
I. There is no fear in love. 


1 Love is incompatible with fear.
2 Love is invincible against fear

II Jesus has power over nature
Mark 4:35-41. That day when evening came, he [referring to Jesus] said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him

1 Jesus is right there with them in the Storm
2 Christ Helps Us Weather Storms
3 Faith is not confidence that bad things won’t happen. 
4 Faith is not confidence that the storm will end tomorrow. 
5 Faith is confident that, no matter how heavy the storm is, God is right there in the middle of that storm with you

III Jesus has power over demons.
Mark 5:1-20   They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he often had been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted to the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you will not torture me!” For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you evil spirit!”

Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go in to them.” He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and the countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man that had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[God’s Story in a Fear-Based Culture

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 The Gospel Addresses Our Fear
[And] so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.  I John 4:16-19 
I. There is no fear in love. 


1 Love is incompatible with fear.
2 Love is invincible against fear

II Jesus has power over nature
Mark 4:35-41. That day when evening came, he [referring to Jesus] said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him

1 Jesus is right there with them in the Storm
2 Christ Helps Us Weather Storms
3 Faith is not confidence that bad things won’t happen. 
4 Faith is not confidence that the storm will end tomorrow. 
5 Faith is confident that, no matter how heavy the storm is, God is right there in the middle of that storm with you

III Jesus has power over demons.
Mark 5:1-20   They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he often had been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted to the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you will not torture me!” For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you evil spirit!”

Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go in to them.” He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and the countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man that had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon possessed man – and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave the region

1 Even Before he Cast them out the demons bowed before him. 
2 Even Before he Cast them out the demons bowed before him. 
3 The Demons couldn’t do anything until Jesus Gave them permission 
4 Jesus has all authority over Satan and the demons
5 We are completely safe in Christ

III Jesus has power over disease
Mark 5:25-34
A large crowd followed and pressed around him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering. At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?”“You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’” But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?” Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. When they came to the home of the synagogue ruler, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him.After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and walked around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.


1 She was unclean because of her sickness
2 Because she was defiled and unclean, she couldn’t even relate to other people around her.
3 Jesus Offers Peace and Forgiveness 

V. Jesus has power over death.
Mark 5:21-24, 35-43  When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” So Jesus went with him. While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?” Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. When they came to the home of the synagogue ruler, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him. After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and walked around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.


In the middle of real despair, He gives real hope
1 Corinthians 15:51 We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin. But thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord, he has given us the victory over death.

John 11 He who believes in me, even though he dies, he will live Even though you die, you will live through faith in Christ. 

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				<title><![CDATA[The Gospel: What We Believe]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gospel: What We Believe

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Romans 3:21–26. 
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Romans 3:21–26. 
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
The Just and Gracious God of the Universe
God is Creator
God is Judge
God is Gracious
Three primary truths 
We Have Rebelled Against God
We are Separated from Him
We are Dead Without God
Jesus is the only answer 
Jesus’ Life Displayed the Righteousness of God
Jesus’ Death Satisfied the Wrath of God
Jesus’ Resurrection Demonstrated the Power of God

So that all who have faith in Him will be reconciled to God …
God is the Giver of the Gospel
God is the Gift of the Gospel
God is the Goal of the Gospel
Romans 3:21–26 Warns Us of the Risk
	We can know all of these truths and still not be saved.
Romans 3:21–26 Shows Us The Reality
	Our eternal destiny hinges on a biblical response to this gospel.
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Romans 3:21–26. 
21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
The Just and Gracious God of the Universe
God is Creator
God is Judge
God is Gracious
Three primary truths 
We Have Rebelled Against God
We are Separated from Him
We are Dead Without God
Jesus is the only answer 
Jesus’ Life Displayed the Righteousness of God
Jesus’ Death Satisfied the Wrath of God
Jesus’ Resurrection Demonstrated the Power of God

So that all who have faith in Him will be reconciled to God …
God is the Giver of the Gospel
God is the Gift of the Gospel
God is the Goal of the Gospel
Romans 3:21–26 Warns Us of the Risk
	We can know all of these truths and still not be saved.
Romans 3:21–26 Shows Us The Reality
	Our eternal destiny hinges on a biblical response to this gospel.
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				<title><![CDATA[The Gospel : Why its important]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gospel: Why It’s Important
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Matthew 7:13–27
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Matthew 7:13–27
13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy[a] that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will recognize them by their fruits. 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
I. The Danger of Spiritual Deception…
We gravitate towards that which is easy and popular.
We can profess publicly what we do not possess personally.
The way of Christ is always fruitful,
The way of Christ is always faithful. 
We assume salvation without biblical foundation.
The Path to Spiritual Authenticity
Listen to your Savior.
Examine yourselves.
Pray for your souls
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				<description><![CDATA[The Gospel: Why It’s Important
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Matthew 7:13–27
13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy[a] that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will recognize them by their fruits. 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
I. The Danger of Spiritual Deception…
We gravitate towards that which is easy and popular.
We can profess publicly what we do not possess personally.
The way of Christ is always fruitful,
The way of Christ is always faithful. 
We assume salvation without biblical foundation.
The Path to Spiritual Authenticity
Listen to your Savior.
Examine yourselves.
Pray for your souls
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Unity]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael J Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Unity
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1 Corinthians 3:1-23
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Unity
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1 Corinthians 3:1-23
But I, brothers,[a] could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human? 5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled[b] master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. 16 Do you not know that you[c] are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. 18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 21 So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.
I. The reason for disunity in the church is carnal Christianity.

A Christian maturity is stunted by carnality. (1-3)
But I, brothers,[a] could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 

B Christian carnality is rooted in vanity. (3-4)
for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human? 

C Christian vanity always causes disunity. (3-4)

2. God is the star of the gospel.

A. The church is God’s field. (5-9)
5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants thr...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Unity
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1 Corinthians 3:1-23
But I, brothers,[a] could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human? 5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled[b] master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. 16 Do you not know that you[c] are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. 18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 21 So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.
I. The reason for disunity in the church is carnal Christianity.

A Christian maturity is stunted by carnality. (1-3)
But I, brothers,[a] could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 

B Christian carnality is rooted in vanity. (3-4)
for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human? 

C Christian vanity always causes disunity. (3-4)

2. God is the star of the gospel.

A. The church is God’s field. (5-9)
5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.

1) Leaders are the servants, but God gives the jobs.
2) Leaders work the ground, but God gives the growth.
3) Leaders work together because God gives   the wages.

B. The church is God’s building. (9-15)

1 God gives the grace, so leaders build cooperatively.
	a) God gives the gospel, so leaders build accordingly.
	b) God gives the rewards, so leaders build for eternity.

2 The church is God’s temple. (16-17; cf. Eph. 2:21-22)  
	a) God gives His Spirit and each local church gets to host it.
	b) God gives His holiness and each believer must preserve it. 
9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled[b] master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.

3. We should boast only in God.
A The wisdom of the world is so deceptive. (18)
B The wisdom of God is so dominant. (19-20)
C  The glory of God is so desirable.

18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 

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				<title><![CDATA[The Beauty of Faith that Works]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Beauty of Faith that Works
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James 2:14-26 ESV
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James 2:14-26 ESV
14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; 23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.

Two Pictures of Faith
Dead Faith
Does not save.
Does not bear fruit.
Does not care for the poor.

Living Faith
Does save.
Does bear fruit.
Does care for the poor.

Two Pictures of Works
Works we do in order to earn favor before God.
Works we do as the fruit of faith in God.
Faith creates works.
Works complete faith.

Two Takeaways from God’s Word
By faith in Jesus, we have the indescribable privilege of friendship with God.
Because of faith in Jesus, we passionately work on behalf of people in need.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<description><![CDATA[The Beauty of Faith that Works
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James 2:14-26 ESV
14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; 23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. 25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.

Two Pictures of Faith
Dead Faith
Does not save.
Does not bear fruit.
Does not care for the poor.

Living Faith
Does save.
Does bear fruit.
Does care for the poor.

Two Pictures of Works
Works we do in order to earn favor before God.
Works we do as the fruit of faith in God.
Faith creates works.
Works complete faith.

Two Takeaways from God’s Word
By faith in Jesus, we have the indescribable privilege of friendship with God.
Because of faith in Jesus, we passionately work on behalf of people in need.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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				<title><![CDATA[Mark 9 Friday night Bible study]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[9 And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.”

The Transfiguration
2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a hi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[9 And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.”

The Transfiguration
2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

7 Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”

8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.

9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.

11 And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”

12 Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected? 13 But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.”

Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed by an Impure Spirit
14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked.

17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.”

19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.

21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”

“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”

23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”

26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.

28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.[a]”

Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time
30 They left that place and pass...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[9 And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.”

The Transfiguration
2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.

5 Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

7 Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”

8 Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.

9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant.

11 And they asked him, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?”

12 Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected? 13 But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.”

Jesus Heals a Boy Possessed by an Impure Spirit
14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.

16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked.

17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.”

19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.

21 Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”

“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”

23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”

26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.

28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.[a]”

Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time
30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” 32 But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.

33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.

35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

36 He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us
38 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”

39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for whoever is not against us is for us. 41 Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.

Causing to Stumble
42 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. [44] [b] 45 And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. [46] [c] 47 And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, 48 where

“‘the worms that eat them do not die,
    and the fire is not quenched.’[d]

49 Everyone will be salted with fire.

50 “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study with Morgan 7-18-2025]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[8 In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I se...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[8 In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I send them away hungry to their own houses, they will faint on the way; for some of them have come from afar.”

4 Then His disciples answered Him, “How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?”

5 He asked them, “How many loaves do you have?”

And they said, “Seven.”

6 So He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And He took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and they set them before the multitude. 7 They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, He said to set them also before them. 8 So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. 9 Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away, 10 immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha.

The Pharisees Seek a Sign
11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. 12 But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.”

Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod
13 And He left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side. 14 Now [a]the disciples had forgotten to take bread, and they did not have more than one loaf with them in the boat. 15 Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the [b]leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”

16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “It is because we have no bread.”

17 But Jesus, being aware of it, said to them, “Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart [c]still hardened? 18 Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember? 19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up?”

They said to Him, “Twelve.”

20 “Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up?”

And they said, “Seven.”

21 So He said to them, “How is it you do not understand?”

A Blind Man Healed at Bethsaida
22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything.

24 And he looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking.”

25 Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly. 26 Then He sent him away to his house, saying, [d]“Neither go into the town, nor tell anyone in the town.”

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?”

28 So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”

29 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

30 Then He strictly warned them that they s...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[8 In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I send them away hungry to their own houses, they will faint on the way; for some of them have come from afar.”

4 Then His disciples answered Him, “How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?”

5 He asked them, “How many loaves do you have?”

And they said, “Seven.”

6 So He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And He took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and they set them before the multitude. 7 They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, He said to set them also before them. 8 So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. 9 Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away, 10 immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha.

The Pharisees Seek a Sign
11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. 12 But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.”

Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod
13 And He left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side. 14 Now [a]the disciples had forgotten to take bread, and they did not have more than one loaf with them in the boat. 15 Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the [b]leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”

16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “It is because we have no bread.”

17 But Jesus, being aware of it, said to them, “Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart [c]still hardened? 18 Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember? 19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up?”

They said to Him, “Twelve.”

20 “Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up?”

And they said, “Seven.”

21 So He said to them, “How is it you do not understand?”

A Blind Man Healed at Bethsaida
22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything.

24 And he looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking.”

25 Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly. 26 Then He sent him away to his house, saying, [d]“Neither go into the town, nor tell anyone in the town.”

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?”

28 So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.”

29 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

30 Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him.

Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection
31 And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke this word openly. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. 33 But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not [e]mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”

Take Up the Cross and Follow Him
34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. 36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? 38 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Preaching – Part 1]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Preaching – Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


Reminders for the church…
The message of the cross is the resource of God’s 
power. (1...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Preaching – Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


Reminders for the church…
The message of the cross is the resource of God’s 
power. (1 Corinthians 1:17–31; cf. Romans 1:16) 
To convert those who receive it. 
To condemn those who reject it. 
The preaching of the cross is the response of God’s people. (1 Corinthians 1:17– 18, 21, 23) 

Challenges for pastors and people… 
Let’s own the preaching event as a community of faith
Pray for it in advance. 
Plan for it in your schedule. 
Prepare for it in your heart. 
Participate in it every week. 
Process it when it’s over. 
Practice it in your life. 

2 Let’s approach the preaching event as an act of worship. 
God has chosen a foolish message of atonement—the cross.
God has chosen a foolish method to advance it—preaching.
God has chosen foolish men and women to announce it—us. 

d. Why? So when He releases His power to transform lives, we can draw only one conclusion: “Only God could have done that!” 
Bring your Bible so you can interact with God’s voice. 
Record your insights so you can reflect on God’s voice. 
Express your emotions when prompted by God’s voice. 
Still your spirit when overwhelmed by God’s voice. 

3 Let’s receive the message from God, not just about God.
Expect the sermon to re-create you, not merely rehabilitate you. 
Expect the sermon to make you godly, not just give you guidance. 
Expect the sermon to provide transformation, not just information. 

4. Let’s resolve to magnify the message of the gospel alone.
Listen for the crucified Lord in every sermon. 
Look for the crucified life in every sermon.


Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Preaching – Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


Reminders for the church…
The message of the cross is the resource of God’s 
power. (1 Corinthians 1:17–31; cf. Romans 1:16) 
To convert those who receive it. 
To condemn those who reject it. 
The preaching of the cross is the response of God’s people. (1 Corinthians 1:17– 18, 21, 23) 

Challenges for pastors and people… 
Let’s own the preaching event as a community of faith
Pray for it in advance. 
Plan for it in your schedule. 
Prepare for it in your heart. 
Participate in it every week. 
Process it when it’s over. 
Practice it in your life. 

2 Let’s approach the preaching event as an act of worship. 
God has chosen a foolish message of atonement—the cross.
God has chosen a foolish method to advance it—preaching.
God has chosen foolish men and women to announce it—us. 

d. Why? So when He releases His power to transform lives, we can draw only one conclusion: “Only God could have done that!” 
Bring your Bible so you can interact with God’s voice. 
Record your insights so you can reflect on God’s voice. 
Express your emotions when prompted by God’s voice. 
Still your spirit when overwhelmed by God’s voice. 

3 Let’s receive the message from God, not just about God.
Expect the sermon to re-create you, not merely rehabilitate you. 
Expect the sermon to make you godly, not just give you guidance. 
Expect the sermon to provide transformation, not just information. 

4. Let’s resolve to magnify the message of the gospel alone.
Listen for the crucified Lord in every sermon. 
Look for the crucified life in every sermon.


Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[A death Defying Savior]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Death-Defying Savior
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
What’s So Unique About Jesus?
1And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Death-Defying Savior
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
What’s So Unique About Jesus?
1And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” 3 And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, or to look at it.
(Rev 5:1-3)
 I Jesus knows the ultimate problem
Because of sin, we stand before a holy God…
	Hopeless.
	Helpless.
II. Jesus pays the ultimate price.
The extreme paradox…
	He is a conquering Lion.
	He is a suffering, Lamb.

 5 But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” (Rev 5:5)
Jesus fulfills the ultimate purpose.
7 Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. (REV 5:7 NKJV)

Jesus is worthy of more than… 
Our religious attendance 
Our casual devotion, 
Our mediocre commitments, 
Our thing on the side that we know about. 
He is worthy of our entire lives.

Jesus deserves the ultimate praise.
Our song is new.
Our worship is never-ending.

Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. (Rev 5:7)
The Biblical Truth:
Nothing can stop the mission of the church if death couldn’t stop
the master of the church.
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[A Death-Defying Savior
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
What’s So Unique About Jesus?
1And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” 3 And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, or to look at it.
(Rev 5:1-3)
 I Jesus knows the ultimate problem
Because of sin, we stand before a holy God…
	Hopeless.
	Helpless.
II. Jesus pays the ultimate price.
The extreme paradox…
	He is a conquering Lion.
	He is a suffering, Lamb.

 5 But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” (Rev 5:5)
Jesus fulfills the ultimate purpose.
7 Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. (REV 5:7 NKJV)

Jesus is worthy of more than… 
Our religious attendance 
Our casual devotion, 
Our mediocre commitments, 
Our thing on the side that we know about. 
He is worthy of our entire lives.

Jesus deserves the ultimate praise.
Our song is new.
Our worship is never-ending.

Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. (Rev 5:7)
The Biblical Truth:
Nothing can stop the mission of the church if death couldn’t stop
the master of the church.
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:02</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[7-4 Friday Night Bible Study with Morgan]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Mark ^]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark ^]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Mark ^]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>44:28</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free in Christ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[FREE IN CHRIST 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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I. God’s Covenant with Abraham... God’s promise shows us the necessity of faith. 
1  By grace alone, God blesses Hi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FREE IN CHRIST 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

I. God’s Covenant with Abraham... God’s promise shows us the necessity of faith. 
1  By grace alone, God blesses His people. 				This grace is expressed in radical promises. 

1 Through faith alone, God’s people receive His blessing. 	
2 This Faith is expressed in radical obedience. 

Key Truth
God’s covenant with Moses does not  contradict His covenant with Abraham; instead, God’s covenant with Moses compliments His  covenant with Abraham. 

II God’s covenant with Moses... God’s law shows us the futility of the flesh. 
1 We all disobey the law of God.					
	The law exposes our sin. 					
	The law intensifies our sin. 

2 We all deserve the wrath of God. 					
	We stand cursed beneath the law. 					
	We stand condemned before God. 

III God’s Covenant through Christ... God’s Son shows us the price of freedom. 
Jesus fulfills the law of Moses. 				
	He obeyed the law of God for us. 
	He endured the wrath of God instead of us. 

Jesus completes the promise to Abraham. 				By grace alone, He gives salvation to us. 			Through faith alone, we receive His Spirit in us.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[FREE IN CHRIST 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

I. God’s Covenant with Abraham... God’s promise shows us the necessity of faith. 
1  By grace alone, God blesses His people. 				This grace is expressed in radical promises. 

1 Through faith alone, God’s people receive His blessing. 	
2 This Faith is expressed in radical obedience. 

Key Truth
God’s covenant with Moses does not  contradict His covenant with Abraham; instead, God’s covenant with Moses compliments His  covenant with Abraham. 

II God’s covenant with Moses... God’s law shows us the futility of the flesh. 
1 We all disobey the law of God.					
	The law exposes our sin. 					
	The law intensifies our sin. 

2 We all deserve the wrath of God. 					
	We stand cursed beneath the law. 					
	We stand condemned before God. 

III God’s Covenant through Christ... God’s Son shows us the price of freedom. 
Jesus fulfills the law of Moses. 				
	He obeyed the law of God for us. 
	He endured the wrath of God instead of us. 

Jesus completes the promise to Abraham. 				By grace alone, He gives salvation to us. 			Through faith alone, we receive His Spirit in us.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Emotions]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Emotions
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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John 6:25–35 and The Foundational Truth 
We cannot separate faith in Christ from feelings for Christ....]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Emotions
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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John 6:25–35 and The Foundational Truth 
We cannot separate faith in Christ from feelings for Christ. 

 25 And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You come here?” 26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” 30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ”  32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. 

Christ alone can fulfill our desires.
26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:26-27
Christ alone can transform our tastes.
28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” (John 6:28-29)

As we look at our battles with sin across this room, we’ve got two options. 
We can conquer sin by working hard to change our deeds,
We can conquer sin by trusting Christ to change our desires.

Christ alone can guarantee our satisfaction.
32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. (John 6:31-35)
the initiative of the Father
the obedience of the Son. 
the promise of a resurrection
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Emotions
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John 6:25–35 and The Foundational Truth 
We cannot separate faith in Christ from feelings for Christ. 

 25 And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did You come here?” 26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” 30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ”  32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. 

Christ alone can fulfill our desires.
26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:26-27
Christ alone can transform our tastes.
28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” (John 6:28-29)

As we look at our battles with sin across this room, we’ve got two options. 
We can conquer sin by working hard to change our deeds,
We can conquer sin by trusting Christ to change our desires.

Christ alone can guarantee our satisfaction.
32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. (John 6:31-35)
the initiative of the Father
the obedience of the Son. 
the promise of a resurrection
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:56:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>53:11</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Diciples Mind]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Mind
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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1 When Christ is in us, our hearts are transferred to his worship.
Romans 12:1–2 NKJV
1 I beseech you theref...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Mind
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1 When Christ is in us, our hearts are transferred to his worship.
Romans 12:1–2 NKJV
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

We are commanded to avoid the pattern of this world…
Disordered worship.
Disordered thought.
Disordered desire.
Disordered behavior.
We are called to live as pilgrims in this world.
Romans 1:21–25 NKJV
21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
When Christ is in us, our lives are transformed into his will.
Jesus not only gives us a new heart; He gives us a new mind
We need to learn to think Christianly
	We continually savor the person of Christ.
	We humbly submit to the Spirit of Christ.		
	We diligently study the truth of Christ.
	We fully surrender to the mission of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:5 NKJV For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.
When God transforms our minds…
We are able to discern His will.
We begin to display His will.
We begin to display His will.
We then discover that His will is more satisfying than anything this world has to offer

Romans 12:2 NKJV
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

When Christ is in us, our lives are transitioned into his will.
We always live according to our beliefs.
 What do you really believe?
When God transforms our minds…
	We are able to discern His will.
	We begin to display His will.
	We begin to display His will.
	We then discover that His will is more satisfying than anything this world has to offer
Romans 12:2 NKJV 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.


Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Mind
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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1 When Christ is in us, our hearts are transferred to his worship.
Romans 12:1–2 NKJV
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

We are commanded to avoid the pattern of this world…
Disordered worship.
Disordered thought.
Disordered desire.
Disordered behavior.
We are called to live as pilgrims in this world.
Romans 1:21–25 NKJV
21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
When Christ is in us, our lives are transformed into his will.
Jesus not only gives us a new heart; He gives us a new mind
We need to learn to think Christianly
	We continually savor the person of Christ.
	We humbly submit to the Spirit of Christ.		
	We diligently study the truth of Christ.
	We fully surrender to the mission of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:5 NKJV For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.
When God transforms our minds…
We are able to discern His will.
We begin to display His will.
We begin to display His will.
We then discover that His will is more satisfying than anything this world has to offer

Romans 12:2 NKJV
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

When Christ is in us, our lives are transitioned into his will.
We always live according to our beliefs.
 What do you really believe?
When God transforms our minds…
	We are able to discern His will.
	We begin to display His will.
	We begin to display His will.
	We then discover that His will is more satisfying than anything this world has to offer
Romans 12:2 NKJV 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.


Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>54:26</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[fri-night-bible-study-4-11-2025]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sermon from Grace Baptist Church of Second Life's Podcast]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[]]></itunes:summary>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>30:57</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Disciples Mission]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Mission
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GALATIANS 1:15-16
15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born,[d] and who called me by his grace,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Mission
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GALATIANS 1:15-16
15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born,[d] and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to[e] me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone
MATTHEW 9:35-38
35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
MATTHEW 10:1-4
10 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. 2 The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;[a] 4 Simon the Zealot,[b] and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 10 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. 2 The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;[a] 4 Simon the Zealot,[b] and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Your life is now consumed by the love of Christ for them.
When Christ is in you, your life is now consumed by the love of Christ for them
In Christ we feel the suffering of the multitudes
They are described as sheep without a shepherd.

Your life is now committed to the body of Christ for them.
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Matt. 9:37–38). 

Jesus’ concern is that the church will not go to the lost. 

How can we best penetrate the world with the gospel? It is through the church being the church.
Your life is now commissioned in the work of Christ for them.
Ask the Lord of the harvest therefore to send out workers.
We live and we die to multiply the kingdom

21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 
 Matt. 10:21-22
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				<description><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Mission
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GALATIANS 1:15-16
15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born,[d] and who called me by his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son to[e] me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone
MATTHEW 9:35-38
35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
MATTHEW 10:1-4
10 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. 2 The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;[a] 4 Simon the Zealot,[b] and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 10 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. 2 The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;[a] 4 Simon the Zealot,[b] and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Your life is now consumed by the love of Christ for them.
When Christ is in you, your life is now consumed by the love of Christ for them
In Christ we feel the suffering of the multitudes
They are described as sheep without a shepherd.

Your life is now committed to the body of Christ for them.
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Matt. 9:37–38). 

Jesus’ concern is that the church will not go to the lost. 

How can we best penetrate the world with the gospel? It is through the church being the church.
Your life is now commissioned in the work of Christ for them.
Ask the Lord of the harvest therefore to send out workers.
We live and we die to multiply the kingdom

21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 
 Matt. 10:21-22
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study with Morgan 6-5-2025]]></title>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Disciple's Idenity]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Identity – Part 2 Christ in You 
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Col. 1:24–29
I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh wh...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Identity – Part 2 Christ in You 
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Col. 1:24–29
I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in 
1. Christ 
The Christian life is the empowered life.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation” (Col. 1:15)

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form” (Col. 2:9)
  
And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy” (Col. 1:18)
2. In you
The Transformed Life
26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Col 1:26-27)
 
 
The hope of glory.”
The Exchanged Life

“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law” (Gal. 5:16–18)
I am crucified with Christ, but nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me.” Gal. 2:20)

The Mission of Christ Fulfilled

Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church” (Col. 1:24).
Christ suffered to accomplish salvation; we suffer to spread salvation. 



The Secured Life
Hope”—absolute certain that glory awaits

13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,to the praise of his glory. (Eph 1:13-14)
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God (Col 3:3)

The Completed Life 
We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.  (Col 1:28)

Is Christ in you? 
Is Christ your life?” 
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				<description><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Identity – Part 2 Christ in You 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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Col. 1:24–29
I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in 
1. Christ 
The Christian life is the empowered life.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation” (Col. 1:15)

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form” (Col. 2:9)
  
And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy” (Col. 1:18)
2. In you
The Transformed Life
26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Col 1:26-27)
 
 
The hope of glory.”
The Exchanged Life

“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law” (Gal. 5:16–18)
I am crucified with Christ, but nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me.” Gal. 2:20)

The Mission of Christ Fulfilled

Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church” (Col. 1:24).
Christ suffered to accomplish salvation; we suffer to spread salvation. 



The Secured Life
Hope”—absolute certain that glory awaits

13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,to the praise of his glory. (Eph 1:13-14)
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God (Col 3:3)

The Completed Life 
We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.  (Col 1:28)

Is Christ in you? 
Is Christ your life?” 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
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				<title><![CDATA[Disciples Identity]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Identity – Part 1: You in Christ
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Matt. 11:25–30
At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Identity – Part 1: You in Christ
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Matt. 11:25–30
At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.’ ‘All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.’ ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light’
Christianity Explained through Matthew 11
1 We Give Up All We Have To Jesus
1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[a] and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger Matthew 23:1-4

2 Jesus gives up all He has to us.
 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

The Importance of Resting in Christ
Rest in Christ is becoming a deeper and deeper reality on a day-by-day basis. 
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light’
If you are a Christian and you know you are in the yoke and we know that Scripture teaches that once we are in the yoke, we don’t leave the yoke, 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<description><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Identity – Part 1: You in Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


Matt. 11:25–30
At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.’ ‘All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.’ ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light’
Christianity Explained through Matthew 11
1 We Give Up All We Have To Jesus
1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[a] and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger Matthew 23:1-4

2 Jesus gives up all He has to us.
 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

The Importance of Resting in Christ
Rest in Christ is becoming a deeper and deeper reality on a day-by-day basis. 
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light’
If you are a Christian and you know you are in the yoke and we know that Scripture teaches that once we are in the yoke, we don’t leave the yoke, 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smighty Almighty]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Can we still worship the “Smighty Almighty
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The God of the Old Testament
1 The Genesis flood.
11 Now the earth was corrupt in God's s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can we still worship the “Smighty Almighty
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The God of the Old Testament
1 The Genesis flood.
11 Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh,[c] for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood.[d] Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch. 15 This is how you are to make it: the length of the ark 300 cubits,[e] its breadth 50 cubits, and its height 30 cubits. 16 Make a roof[f] for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above, and set the door of the ark in its side. Make it with lower, second, and third decks. 17 For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you. (Gen. 6:11-18)
2 The Canaanites and their destruction? 
Deuteronomy 7:1-2, “When the Lord your God brings you into the land that you are entering into take possession of it, and clears away many nations before you, the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, (Megabytes for sure.) the Canaanites... more numerous and mightier than you, and when the Lord your God gives them over to you, and you defeat them, then you must devote them completely to destruction. You shall make no covenant with them and show no mercy to them.”

3  Stoning 
2 “If there is found among you, within any of your towns that the Lord your God is giving you, a man or woman who does what is evil in the sight of the Lord your God, in transgressing his covenant, 3 and has gone and served other gods and worshiped them, or the sun or the moon or any of the host of heaven, which I have forbidden, 4 and it is told you and you hear of it, then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abomination has been done in Israel, 5 then you shall bring out to your gates that man or woman who has done this evil thing, and you shall stone that man or woman to death with stones. 6 On the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses the one who is to die shall be put to death; a person shall not be put to death on the evidence of one witness. 7 The hand of the witnesses shall be first against him to put him to death, and afterward the hand of all the people. So you shall purge[a] the evil[b] from your midst. Duet. 17:2-7
Truths about the God we serve
1 God didn’t choose his attributes
2 God does not treat everyone alike
3 In the end, everyone receives justice. 
4 God always demands justice and treats 
5 God’s glory is His aim, not the happiness of the creature. 
6 Only once did God judge and punish an innocent person.
7 God never rejected a person who sought Him
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Can we still worship the “Smighty Almighty
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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The God of the Old Testament
1 The Genesis flood.
11 Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh,[c] for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood.[d] Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch. 15 This is how you are to make it: the length of the ark 300 cubits,[e] its breadth 50 cubits, and its height 30 cubits. 16 Make a roof[f] for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above, and set the door of the ark in its side. Make it with lower, second, and third decks. 17 For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you. (Gen. 6:11-18)
2 The Canaanites and their destruction? 
Deuteronomy 7:1-2, “When the Lord your God brings you into the land that you are entering into take possession of it, and clears away many nations before you, the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, (Megabytes for sure.) the Canaanites... more numerous and mightier than you, and when the Lord your God gives them over to you, and you defeat them, then you must devote them completely to destruction. You shall make no covenant with them and show no mercy to them.”

3  Stoning 
2 “If there is found among you, within any of your towns that the Lord your God is giving you, a man or woman who does what is evil in the sight of the Lord your God, in transgressing his covenant, 3 and has gone and served other gods and worshiped them, or the sun or the moon or any of the host of heaven, which I have forbidden, 4 and it is told you and you hear of it, then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abomination has been done in Israel, 5 then you shall bring out to your gates that man or woman who has done this evil thing, and you shall stone that man or woman to death with stones. 6 On the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses the one who is to die shall be put to death; a person shall not be put to death on the evidence of one witness. 7 The hand of the witnesses shall be first against him to put him to death, and afterward the hand of all the people. So you shall purge[a] the evil[b] from your midst. Duet. 17:2-7
Truths about the God we serve
1 God didn’t choose his attributes
2 God does not treat everyone alike
3 In the end, everyone receives justice. 
4 God always demands justice and treats 
5 God’s glory is His aim, not the happiness of the creature. 
6 Only once did God judge and punish an innocent person.
7 God never rejected a person who sought Him
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[A bold Strategy]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A bold strategy

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A bold strategy

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (ACTS 4:12)
Four Keys to a Bold Strategy
1 Remember the saving power of Christ.
17 “And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, (Acts 3:17-20)
2 Realize the profound power of the gospel.
We see the power of the gospel in the life of the lame man,
Acts 2:36, “Let all of the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified
Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 

3 Rest in the sovereign power of God.
23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, 25 who through the mouth of our father David, your servant,[d] said by the Holy Spirit, “‘Why did the Gentiles rage, and the peoples plot in vain? 26 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against his Anointed’  (Acts 4:23-26)
4 Rely upon the enabling power of the Spirit.
And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus. Acts 4:29-30

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[A bold strategy

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (ACTS 4:12)
Four Keys to a Bold Strategy
1 Remember the saving power of Christ.
17 “And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, (Acts 3:17-20)
2 Realize the profound power of the gospel.
We see the power of the gospel in the life of the lame man,
Acts 2:36, “Let all of the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified
Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 

3 Rest in the sovereign power of God.
23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, 25 who through the mouth of our father David, your servant,[d] said by the Holy Spirit, “‘Why did the Gentiles rage, and the peoples plot in vain? 26 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers were gathered together, against the Lord and against his Anointed’  (Acts 4:23-26)
4 Rely upon the enabling power of the Spirit.
And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus. Acts 4:29-30

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 01:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>51:08</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[blank check]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
The Church’s Blank Check:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 

 Ten reasons why we must give God a blank check as a church.
1 Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender.
57...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
The Church’s Blank Check:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 

 Ten reasons why we must give God a blank check as a church.
1 Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender.
57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59 To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60 And Jesus[g] said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61 Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” 62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:57)
2 Jesus is working to advance His kingdom.
Acts 2 Reminds Us of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Acts 2:29 “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31 he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. 32 This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. 33 Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing
3 Jesus has clothed us with His power.
4 Jesus has given us the same purpose.
5 The world is our goal.
6 The Word is our guarantee.
7 The Spirit is here.
8 The stakes are high.
9 The glory of Christ leaves us no other option.
10 The coming of Christ leaves us with eager anticipation.





Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender.
Jesus is working to advance His kingdom.
Jesus has clothed us with His power.
Jesus has given us the same purpose.
The world is our goal.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
The Church’s Blank Check:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 

 Ten reasons why we must give God a blank check as a church.
1 Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender.
57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59 To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60 And Jesus[g] said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61 Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” 62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:57)
2 Jesus is working to advance His kingdom.
Acts 2 Reminds Us of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Acts 2:29 “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31 he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. 32 This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. 33 Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing
3 Jesus has clothed us with His power.
4 Jesus has given us the same purpose.
5 The world is our goal.
6 The Word is our guarantee.
7 The Spirit is here.
8 The stakes are high.
9 The glory of Christ leaves us no other option.
10 The coming of Christ leaves us with eager anticipation.





Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender.
Jesus is working to advance His kingdom.
Jesus has clothed us with His power.
Jesus has given us the same purpose.
The world is our goal.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Let God Redeem your story]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Let God Redeem Your Story:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Why Sexual abuse on the rise
1 The proliferation of pornography
2 Broken homes of our society
3 They fe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let God Redeem Your Story:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Why Sexual abuse on the rise
1 The proliferation of pornography
2 Broken homes of our society
3 They feel Guilty

Psalm 147:1-6
Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant,[a] and a song of praise is fitting. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem;  he gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4 He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;     his understanding is beyond measure. 6 The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.
The Journey
1 The Past must be Acknowledged
2 You must mourn the loss
3 You must understand grace
4 You must now practice forgiveness.
5 You must rewrite your story
6 You must establish healthy relationships

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Let God Redeem Your Story:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Why Sexual abuse on the rise
1 The proliferation of pornography
2 Broken homes of our society
3 They feel Guilty

Psalm 147:1-6
Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant,[a] and a song of praise is fitting. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem;  he gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4 He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;     his understanding is beyond measure. 6 The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.
The Journey
1 The Past must be Acknowledged
2 You must mourn the loss
3 You must understand grace
4 You must now practice forgiveness.
5 You must rewrite your story
6 You must establish healthy relationships

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[He is risen indeed]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[He is Risen Indeed
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Matthew 28, 1 -10
“Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the ot...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[He is Risen Indeed
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Matthew 28, 1 -10
“Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.’ So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and he said, ‘Greetings!’ And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.’”
THE RESURRECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING
1 A historical seismic shift 

2 A philosophical seismic shift.

If the resurrection is true, everything changes
If the resurrection is true, friends, death isn’t the end after all.
If the resurrection is true, we are not just flesh and bone. We are souls who are destined to live forever.
If the resurrection is true, we exist not by chance but because the eternally loving God has created us in His image to be enfolded in His love forever.
If the resurrection is true, then life is full of rich meaning and purpose because we were made to come alive in the love of God


If the resurrection is true, our sins can be forgiven.
If the resurrection is true, you and I can be made new.
If the resurrection is true, we have so much to live for.
If the resurrection is true, we are loved, more than we know.
If the resurrection is true, there is a “happily ever after” after all.

a Spiritual Seismic Shift! Friends,
What will we do with Jesus?
Either this man was, and is, the Son of God; or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God, but let us not come with any of this patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher
 if Jesus’ resurrection is real, nothing else matters. 
Coming to Christ is Simple
A – Admit! We admit that we are sinners, far from God, that we’ve made a mess of our lives and we need help.

B – Believe! We believe that Jesus has done everything to make us right with God when He died in our place and rose again—His life for ours.

C – Commit! We commit our lives to Him and we say, “Come, be my Savior. Be my Lord. Be my everything. I’m yours.”

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[He is Risen Indeed
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Matthew 28, 1 -10
“Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.’ So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and he said, ‘Greetings!’ And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.’”
THE RESURRECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING
1 A historical seismic shift 

2 A philosophical seismic shift.

If the resurrection is true, everything changes
If the resurrection is true, friends, death isn’t the end after all.
If the resurrection is true, we are not just flesh and bone. We are souls who are destined to live forever.
If the resurrection is true, we exist not by chance but because the eternally loving God has created us in His image to be enfolded in His love forever.
If the resurrection is true, then life is full of rich meaning and purpose because we were made to come alive in the love of God


If the resurrection is true, our sins can be forgiven.
If the resurrection is true, you and I can be made new.
If the resurrection is true, we have so much to live for.
If the resurrection is true, we are loved, more than we know.
If the resurrection is true, there is a “happily ever after” after all.

a Spiritual Seismic Shift! Friends,
What will we do with Jesus?
Either this man was, and is, the Son of God; or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God, but let us not come with any of this patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher
 if Jesus’ resurrection is real, nothing else matters. 
Coming to Christ is Simple
A – Admit! We admit that we are sinners, far from God, that we’ve made a mess of our lives and we need help.

B – Believe! We believe that Jesus has done everything to make us right with God when He died in our place and rose again—His life for ours.

C – Commit! We commit our lives to Him and we say, “Come, be my Savior. Be my Lord. Be my everything. I’m yours.”

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>33:12</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Easter from Peter's Eyes]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of J...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. 18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” 19 (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. 18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” 19 (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>31:39</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[A visit from  Peter The Cock's Crow]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” 71 And when he went out to the entrance, an...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” 71 And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” 72 And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.” 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you.” 74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately the rooster crowed. 75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” 71 And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” 72 And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.” 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you.” 74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately the rooster crowed. 75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Hosanna In The Highest!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL J BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hosanna In The Highest!]]></itunes:subtitle>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hosanna In The Highest!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL J BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hosanna In The Highest! 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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Luke 19:28 to 40
And when he (this is Jesus) had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusale...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosanna In The Highest! 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Luke 19:28 to 40
And when he (this is Jesus) had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village in front of you, where upon entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” you shall say this: “The Lord has need of it.”’ So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ And they said, ‘The Lord has need of it.’ And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. And as he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying (Let’s say this together.) ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’ And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’ He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.’” 
Luke 19:28 to 40

Jesus chose this week for you 
Jesus is a King worth following 
Jesus is the true King who lays down His life for His enemies 

 Is he your King? 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST




WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Luke 19:28 to 40
And when he (this is Jesus) had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village in front of you, where upon entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” you shall say this: “The Lord has need of it.”’ So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ And they said, ‘The Lord has need of it.’ And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. And as he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying (Let’s say this together.) ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’ And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’ He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.’” 
Luke 19:28 to 40

Jesus chose this week for you 
Jesus is a King worth following 
Jesus is the true King who lays down His life for His enemies 

 Is he your King? 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Hosanna In The Highest! 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Luke 19:28 to 40
And when he (this is Jesus) had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village in front of you, where upon entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” you shall say this: “The Lord has need of it.”’ So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ And they said, ‘The Lord has need of it.’ And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. And as he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying (Let’s say this together.) ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’ And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’ He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.’” 
Luke 19:28 to 40

Jesus chose this week for you 
Jesus is a King worth following 
Jesus is the true King who lays down His life for His enemies 

 Is he your King? 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST




WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Luke 19:28 to 40
And when he (this is Jesus) had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village in front of you, where upon entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” you shall say this: “The Lord has need of it.”’ So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ And they said, ‘The Lord has need of it.’ And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. And as he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying (Let’s say this together.) ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’ And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’ He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.’” 
Luke 19:28 to 40

Jesus chose this week for you 
Jesus is a King worth following 
Jesus is the true King who lays down His life for His enemies 

 Is he your King? 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST




WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[friday-night-bible-study-matthew-17]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sermon from Grace Baptist Church of Second Life's Podcast]]></itunes:subtitle>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>34:23</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Gift of Security]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gift of Security
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

John 10:1-18
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by anoth...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Gift of Security
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

John 10:1-18
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”
What Our Good Shepherd does for Us
1 The Good Shepherd calls His sheep.

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.  John 10:1-3

2 The Good Shepherd leads and guides His sheep.
4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand w hat he was saying to them.  John 10:4
3 The Good Shepherd dies for His sheep
11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.   John 10:11-15
4 The Good Shepherd Keeps his sheep 
22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took pl...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Gift of Security
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

John 10:1-18
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”
What Our Good Shepherd does for Us
1 The Good Shepherd calls His sheep.

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.  John 10:1-3

2 The Good Shepherd leads and guides His sheep.
4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand w hat he was saying to them.  John 10:4
3 The Good Shepherd dies for His sheep
11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.   John 10:11-15
4 The Good Shepherd Keeps his sheep 
22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me,[a] is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”  John 10:22-30 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
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				<title><![CDATA[arming-yourself-with-the-purpose-to-suffer]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Arming Yourself with the Purpose to Suffer
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

The Great Commission and Suffering
You will be hated by all the nations" (Matthew 24:9,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Arming Yourself with the Purpose to Suffer
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

The Great Commission and Suffering
You will be hated by all the nations" (Matthew 24:9, 14)

You will be hated by all the nations" (Matthew 24:9, 14)
If they have called the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household" (Matthew 10:25).
Do not be ashamed, but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God .
Three ways suffering has a sanctifying effect on us.
1 Suffering demolishes our prideful self-sufficiency
2 It propels us into a relationship of deeper delight in God.
3 It clarifies what’s truly important.
Five Pieces of Armor for Suffering
Christ Suffered:  "Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose.“ (v1)
Making a Clean Break with Sin  so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God (v2)
Any amount of past sinning is sufficient. It's enough.
The adversaries will be brought to justice.
We who embrace the gospel will triumph over death.


Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Arming Yourself with the Purpose to Suffer
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

The Great Commission and Suffering
You will be hated by all the nations" (Matthew 24:9, 14)

You will be hated by all the nations" (Matthew 24:9, 14)
If they have called the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household" (Matthew 10:25).
Do not be ashamed, but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God .
Three ways suffering has a sanctifying effect on us.
1 Suffering demolishes our prideful self-sufficiency
2 It propels us into a relationship of deeper delight in God.
3 It clarifies what’s truly important.
Five Pieces of Armor for Suffering
Christ Suffered:  "Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose.“ (v1)
Making a Clean Break with Sin  so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God (v2)
Any amount of past sinning is sufficient. It's enough.
The adversaries will be brought to justice.
We who embrace the gospel will triumph over death.


Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yje Goft of the Church]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gift Of the Church
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1 Corinthians 12:12—31
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Gift Of the Church
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1 Corinthians 12:12—31
12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves[d] or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts,[e] yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
 I. Three characteristics of the Body. 
1 It has unity. V 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 
2 It has diversity. V 14. For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 
3 It has interdependence. V21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable
II Imagery of the Church 
1 Fellow Citizens and same household
19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 

2 The Temple of God
21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by[e] the Spirit.
III Strengths of the Body 
1 Our basic unity and understanding that unity,
Eph 2: 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
2 Our purity in...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Gift Of the Church
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1 Corinthians 12:12—31
12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves[d] or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts,[e] yet one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
 I. Three characteristics of the Body. 
1 It has unity. V 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 
2 It has diversity. V 14. For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 
3 It has interdependence. V21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable
II Imagery of the Church 
1 Fellow Citizens and same household
19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 

2 The Temple of God
21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by[e] the Spirit.
III Strengths of the Body 
1 Our basic unity and understanding that unity,
Eph 2: 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
2 Our purity in Christ
	a Spiritual Purity
	b Moral Purity
3 Our witness of the Body of Jesus Christ
	a Our Works
	b Our Love for one another
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				<title><![CDATA[Strengthened to Suffer:]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Strengthened to Suffer:
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1 Peter 3:18-25
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Strengthened to Suffer:
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1 Peter 3:18-25
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him.


Today it is normal in most places to suffer for being Christians. 
1 Peter 4:12. "Do not be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes upon you as though something strange were happening to you
Matthew 10:24-25
24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant[f] above his master. 25 It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign[g] those of his household.
I Peter Prepares Us for Suffering 
1 Remember That Christ Suffered

Verses 17–18: "It is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong. FOR Christ also suffered." 

2. Christ Has Triumphed and Brought Us Safe to God
 Our worst enemy—sin—has been defeated
Suffering is no sign that God has forsaken us and turned against us!
18 For Christ also suffered[b] once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,

3. Remember the Days of Noah
v 19–20For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
It assures of the greatness of Christ. 
It is better to obey him and suffer than to disobey and be cast into the prison of verse 19.
It is no disadvantage to you to be a small rejected minority. 
4 Describing the meaning of baptism.
21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 
5. Look to Christ at God's Right Hand, Ruling over All
Verse 22: "He is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him."
No harassing, oppressing, deceiving, accusing demon is free to do as he pleases. 
All angels, authorities, powers, devils, evil spirits, demons, and Satan himself are subject to Jesus Christ.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<description><![CDATA[Strengthened to Suffer:
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1 Peter 3:18-25
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him.


Today it is normal in most places to suffer for being Christians. 
1 Peter 4:12. "Do not be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes upon you as though something strange were happening to you
Matthew 10:24-25
24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant[f] above his master. 25 It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign[g] those of his household.
I Peter Prepares Us for Suffering 
1 Remember That Christ Suffered

Verses 17–18: "It is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong. FOR Christ also suffered." 

2. Christ Has Triumphed and Brought Us Safe to God
 Our worst enemy—sin—has been defeated
Suffering is no sign that God has forsaken us and turned against us!
18 For Christ also suffered[b] once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,

3. Remember the Days of Noah
v 19–20For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
It assures of the greatness of Christ. 
It is better to obey him and suffer than to disobey and be cast into the prison of verse 19.
It is no disadvantage to you to be a small rejected minority. 
4 Describing the meaning of baptism.
21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 
5. Look to Christ at God's Right Hand, Ruling over All
Verse 22: "He is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him."
No harassing, oppressing, deceiving, accusing demon is free to do as he pleases. 
All angels, authorities, powers, devils, evil spirits, demons, and Satan himself are subject to Jesus Christ.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Gift of Sonship]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gift Of Sonship
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Ephesians 1:3-6
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with ever...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Gift Of Sonship
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Ephesians 1:3-6
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 
Romans 8:12-17
12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons[f] of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Galatians 4:1-7
I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles[b] of the world. 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
God took the initiative
1 Adoption as sons is actually a part of God’s eternal program
2 The heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything
3 God adopts us into his family as adult children
The thing we receive when we believe
1 We are welcomed from our Father 
2 The assurance of the Spirit!
3 The Son shares with us His inheritance.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Gift Of Sonship
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Ephesians 1:3-6
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 
Romans 8:12-17
12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons[f] of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Galatians 4:1-7
I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles[b] of the world. 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
God took the initiative
1 Adoption as sons is actually a part of God’s eternal program
2 The heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything
3 God adopts us into his family as adult children
The thing we receive when we believe
1 We are welcomed from our Father 
2 The assurance of the Spirit!
3 The Son shares with us His inheritance.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Nioght with Morgan Mar 22 1:06am]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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 he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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 he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
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 he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<title><![CDATA[Relating to a Hostile Culture]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Relating to a Hostile Culture
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1 Peter 3:8-17
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, an...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Relating to a Hostile Culture
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1 Peter 3:8-17
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; 11 let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
I Blessing Those Who Mistreat Us
1 Pray for God’s general blessing on them and their lives, 
2 Speak to them in a kind and respectful manner
3  Speak well of them to others
4 Look for opportunities to serve them through acts of kindness. 
II Being Prepared for Gospel Opportunities
Avoid living in fear of those who mistreat them
Cultivate the fear of God
…Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; (15b)
…Yet do it with gentleness and respect (15c)


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				<description><![CDATA[Relating to a Hostile Culture
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1 Peter 3:8-17
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; 11 let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
I Blessing Those Who Mistreat Us
1 Pray for God’s general blessing on them and their lives, 
2 Speak to them in a kind and respectful manner
3  Speak well of them to others
4 Look for opportunities to serve them through acts of kindness. 
II Being Prepared for Gospel Opportunities
Avoid living in fear of those who mistreat them
Cultivate the fear of God
…Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; (15b)
…Yet do it with gentleness and respect (15c)


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				<title><![CDATA[The Gift Of The Holy Spirit]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[he Gift Of The Holy Spirit
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1 All Christians are Struggling 

2 All of these gifts, belongs to believers in Jesus Christ,
I  Fo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[he Gift Of The Holy Spirit
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1 All Christians are Struggling 

2 All of these gifts, belongs to believers in Jesus Christ,
I  Four ministries of the Spirit
1 The Companionship of the Holy Spirit
John 14:16-22  16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” 22 Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 

The Holy Spirit is God indwelling believers. 



2 The Ministry of Ownership
 A The ownership of the Spirit
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Eph 1:13-14
B The guarantee of our inheritance. 
 3 The baptizing ministry of the Spirit.
12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by[c] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. 1 Cor. 12:12-14

4 The Ministry of the filling of the Spirit
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Gal 5:22-23
1 It involves the love of God.
2 It involves expanded sacrificial compassion. 
3 Just because you have the Spirit does not mean that you are meeting any of the conditions to allow the Holy Spirit of God to break out of your life. 
 The discipleship of Christ.


How do we walk in the Spirit? 
1 The Holy Spirit is not hesitant to fill you 
1 The Trinity who lives within all believers is eager to show His fruit. T
3 Grieving the Holy Spirit.

	Confession
 	Submission
 	Anticipation



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				<description><![CDATA[he Gift Of The Holy Spirit
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1 All Christians are Struggling 

2 All of these gifts, belongs to believers in Jesus Christ,
I  Four ministries of the Spirit
1 The Companionship of the Holy Spirit
John 14:16-22  16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[c] in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” 22 Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 

The Holy Spirit is God indwelling believers. 



2 The Ministry of Ownership
 A The ownership of the Spirit
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Eph 1:13-14
B The guarantee of our inheritance. 
 3 The baptizing ministry of the Spirit.
12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by[c] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. 1 Cor. 12:12-14

4 The Ministry of the filling of the Spirit
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Gal 5:22-23
1 It involves the love of God.
2 It involves expanded sacrificial compassion. 
3 Just because you have the Spirit does not mean that you are meeting any of the conditions to allow the Holy Spirit of God to break out of your life. 
 The discipleship of Christ.


How do we walk in the Spirit? 
1 The Holy Spirit is not hesitant to fill you 
1 The Trinity who lives within all believers is eager to show His fruit. T
3 Grieving the Holy Spirit.

	Confession
 	Submission
 	Anticipation



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				<title><![CDATA[Untitled Recording Mar 13 1:46am]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Submission to Authority

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1 Peter 2:13-25
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Submission to Authority

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1 Peter 2:13-25
13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
I Submit to our governing authorities and for employees to submit to their employers. 

1 For the sake of our witness. 

2 Our submission to earthly authorities is ultimately submission to God’s authority.

3 Authority is a good gift from a loving God
II How God designed authority to work
 1 Godly authority isn’t unaccountable
John 8:28, Jesus says, “…I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.” 
2 Godly authority doesn’t steal life but creates it. 
2 Samual 23:4: “he dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.”

3 Godly authority isn’t unteachable, but seeks wisdom. 
Proverbs 12:15 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” 
4 Godly authority isn’t self-protective, but bears the costs
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Limits to that Authority
Acts 4:19 But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge,

Acts 5:29  But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men
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				<description><![CDATA[Submission to Authority

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1 Peter 2:13-25
13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
I Submit to our governing authorities and for employees to submit to their employers. 

1 For the sake of our witness. 

2 Our submission to earthly authorities is ultimately submission to God’s authority.

3 Authority is a good gift from a loving God
II How God designed authority to work
 1 Godly authority isn’t unaccountable
John 8:28, Jesus says, “…I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.” 
2 Godly authority doesn’t steal life but creates it. 
2 Samual 23:4: “he dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth.”

3 Godly authority isn’t unteachable, but seeks wisdom. 
Proverbs 12:15 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” 
4 Godly authority isn’t self-protective, but bears the costs
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Limits to that Authority
Acts 4:19 But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge,

Acts 5:29  But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men
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				<title><![CDATA[The Gift Of Righteousness Rom 3]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gift Of Righteousness Rom 3

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I. Characteristics of this gift
1 It’s a free gift
2 It is a perfect gift 
3 It’s a permanent gi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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I. Characteristics of this gift
1 It’s a free gift
2 It is a perfect gift 
3 It’s a permanent gift
4 It is a sanctifying gift

II Implications of this Gift
v. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

V 27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith

V 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, 
1 I cannot save myself. My works do not contribute to my salvation. 

2 God doesn’t expect me to or think I can. 

3 Jesus paid it all for those who believe.
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				<description><![CDATA[The Gift Of Righteousness Rom 3

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I. Characteristics of this gift
1 It’s a free gift
2 It is a perfect gift 
3 It’s a permanent gift
4 It is a sanctifying gift

II Implications of this Gift
v. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

V 27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith

V 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, 
1 I cannot save myself. My works do not contribute to my salvation. 

2 God doesn’t expect me to or think I can. 

3 Jesus paid it all for those who believe.
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				<title><![CDATA[he Gift Of Predestination]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[he Gift Of Predestination
The Inheritance Of The Redeemed
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Ephesians 1:3-14
 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[he Gift Of Predestination
The Inheritance Of The Redeemed
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Ephesians 1:3-14
 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us[b] for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known[c] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee[d] of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,[e] to the praise of his glory.
He chose us in Him.
1God made the choice.
2God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world
3 The choice was personal.
4 God chose us in Him that we might be blameless
5 God takes the initiative in salvation
6 God works through the human will. 
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				<description><![CDATA[he Gift Of Predestination
The Inheritance Of The Redeemed
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Ephesians 1:3-14
 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us[b] for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known[c] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee[d] of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,[e] to the praise of his glory.
He chose us in Him.
1God made the choice.
2God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world
3 The choice was personal.
4 God chose us in Him that we might be blameless
5 God takes the initiative in salvation
6 God works through the human will. 
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				<title><![CDATA[The Light Shines on Idols]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Light Shines On Idols
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Acts 19:1-10
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Light Shines On Idols
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Acts 19:1-10
And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland[a] country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. 2 And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John's baptism.” 4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in[b] the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. 7 There were about twelve men in all. 8 And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. 9 But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus.[c] 10 This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
I. How the Church was founded
1 The Gospel rejected
2 The Gospel misinterpreted
3 To practice the Gospel.
What Jesus had to say to the Church,
“Many will say to me in that day, ‘We cast out demons in the name of Jesus,’ and I will tell them I never knew you.

17 And this became known to all the residents of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was extolled. 18 Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices. 19 And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20 So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.

The Lessons 
 1 The continuation of any church (congregation) can never be taken for granted. 
 2 The Church has always been an island of righteousness in a sea of paganism
3 The Church has always had resistance from the culture.
4 Even when the Church is in the hands of Satan; it is still in the hands of God.
5 The size of a church is not as important as its character.
6 It’s not necessary to have freedom to be faithful to the Gospel. 
7 Jesus knew in every church there would be those who would have ears and those who wouldn’t.


8 The continuation of the church always depends on its message

9 We as a church have to think through how to prepare the next generation for what it will face. 
What does the cross mean to you
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				<description><![CDATA[The Light Shines On Idols
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Acts 19:1-10
And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland[a] country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. 2 And he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” 3 And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John's baptism.” 4 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in[b] the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. 7 There were about twelve men in all. 8 And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. 9 But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus.[c] 10 This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
I. How the Church was founded
1 The Gospel rejected
2 The Gospel misinterpreted
3 To practice the Gospel.
What Jesus had to say to the Church,
“Many will say to me in that day, ‘We cast out demons in the name of Jesus,’ and I will tell them I never knew you.

17 And this became known to all the residents of Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was extolled. 18 Also many of those who were now believers came, confessing and divulging their practices. 19 And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20 So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.

The Lessons 
 1 The continuation of any church (congregation) can never be taken for granted. 
 2 The Church has always been an island of righteousness in a sea of paganism
3 The Church has always had resistance from the culture.
4 Even when the Church is in the hands of Satan; it is still in the hands of God.
5 The size of a church is not as important as its character.
6 It’s not necessary to have freedom to be faithful to the Gospel. 
7 Jesus knew in every church there would be those who would have ears and those who wouldn’t.


8 The continuation of the church always depends on its message

9 We as a church have to think through how to prepare the next generation for what it will face. 
What does the cross mean to you
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Growibng up into Salvation]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Growing Up into Salvation
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1 Peter 2:1-3
 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newb...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Growing Up into Salvation
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1 Peter 2:1-3
 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good
I The Hindrances to Our Growth
1 Malice 
2 Deceit 
3 Hypocrisy 
4 Envy 
5 Slander
 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 
II The Means of Our Growth
V 1 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk…
I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food. (Job 23:12)
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2) 
“More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.” (Psalm 19:10)

The Goal of Our Growth
…that by it you may grow up into salvation

Were Saved from our sin and the eternal consequences of our sin. 
Being Saved (Sanctified)
Will be Saved (Glorified) 

The Motivation for Our Growth
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good
1 The motivation for our growth is that we’ve “tasted that the Lord is good” and desire more of him
Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
2 Tasting that the Lord is good is about experiencing for yourself who God is and beholding his glory and sensing his presence and being captivated by him. 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[Growing Up into Salvation
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1 Peter 2:1-3
 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good
I The Hindrances to Our Growth
1 Malice 
2 Deceit 
3 Hypocrisy 
4 Envy 
5 Slander
 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 
II The Means of Our Growth
V 1 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk…
I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food. (Job 23:12)
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2) 
“More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.” (Psalm 19:10)

The Goal of Our Growth
…that by it you may grow up into salvation

Were Saved from our sin and the eternal consequences of our sin. 
Being Saved (Sanctified)
Will be Saved (Glorified) 

The Motivation for Our Growth
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good
1 The motivation for our growth is that we’ve “tasted that the Lord is good” and desire more of him
Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
2 Tasting that the Lord is good is about experiencing for yourself who God is and beholding his glory and sensing his presence and being captivated by him. 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study Jaosh 7  2-214-2025]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[7 But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel.

2 Jos...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[7 But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel.

2 Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven, east of Bethel, and said to them, “Go up and spy out the land.” And the men went up and spied out Ai. 3 And they returned to Joshua and said to him, “Do not have all the people go up, but let about two or three thousand men go up and attack Ai. Do not make the whole people toil up there, for they are few.” 4 So about three thousand men went up there from the people. And they fled before the men of Ai, 5 and the men of Ai killed about thirty-six of their men and chased them before the gate as far as Shebarim and struck them at the descent. And the hearts of the people melted and became as water.

6 Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the Lord until the evening, he and the elders of Israel. And they put dust on their heads. 7 And Joshua said, “Alas, O Lord God, why have you brought this people over the Jordan at all, to give us into the hands of the Amorites, to destroy us? Would that we had been content to dwell beyond the Jordan! 8 O Lord, what can I say, when Israel has turned their backs before their enemies! 9 For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it and will surround us and cut off our name from the earth. And what will you do for your great name?”

The Sin of Achan
10 The Lord said to Joshua, “Get up! Why have you fallen on your face? 11 Israel has sinned; they have transgressed my covenant that I commanded them; they have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen and lied and put them among their own belongings. 12 Therefore the people of Israel cannot stand before their enemies. They turn their backs before their enemies, because they have become devoted for destruction.[a] I will be with you no more, unless you destroy the devoted things from among you. 13 Get up! Consecrate the people and say, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow; for thus says the Lord, God of Israel, “There are devoted things in your midst, O Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted things from among you.” 14 In the morning therefore you shall be brought near by your tribes. And the tribe that the Lord takes by lot shall come near by clans. And the clan that the Lord takes shall come near by households. And the household that the Lord takes shall come near man by man. 15 And he who is taken with the devoted things shall be burned with fire, he and all that he has, because he has transgressed the covenant of the Lord, and because he has done an outrageous thing in Israel.’”

16 So Joshua rose early in the morning and brought Israel near tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was taken. 17 And he brought near the clans of Judah, and the clan of the Zerahites was taken. And he brought near the clan of the Zerahites man by man, and Zabdi was taken. 18 And he brought near his household man by man, and Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken. 19 Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord God of Israel and give praise[b] to him. And tell me now what you have done; do not hide it from me.” 20 And Achan answered Joshua, “Truly I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and t...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[7 But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel.

2 Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven, east of Bethel, and said to them, “Go up and spy out the land.” And the men went up and spied out Ai. 3 And they returned to Joshua and said to him, “Do not have all the people go up, but let about two or three thousand men go up and attack Ai. Do not make the whole people toil up there, for they are few.” 4 So about three thousand men went up there from the people. And they fled before the men of Ai, 5 and the men of Ai killed about thirty-six of their men and chased them before the gate as far as Shebarim and struck them at the descent. And the hearts of the people melted and became as water.

6 Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the Lord until the evening, he and the elders of Israel. And they put dust on their heads. 7 And Joshua said, “Alas, O Lord God, why have you brought this people over the Jordan at all, to give us into the hands of the Amorites, to destroy us? Would that we had been content to dwell beyond the Jordan! 8 O Lord, what can I say, when Israel has turned their backs before their enemies! 9 For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it and will surround us and cut off our name from the earth. And what will you do for your great name?”

The Sin of Achan
10 The Lord said to Joshua, “Get up! Why have you fallen on your face? 11 Israel has sinned; they have transgressed my covenant that I commanded them; they have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen and lied and put them among their own belongings. 12 Therefore the people of Israel cannot stand before their enemies. They turn their backs before their enemies, because they have become devoted for destruction.[a] I will be with you no more, unless you destroy the devoted things from among you. 13 Get up! Consecrate the people and say, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow; for thus says the Lord, God of Israel, “There are devoted things in your midst, O Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted things from among you.” 14 In the morning therefore you shall be brought near by your tribes. And the tribe that the Lord takes by lot shall come near by clans. And the clan that the Lord takes shall come near by households. And the household that the Lord takes shall come near man by man. 15 And he who is taken with the devoted things shall be burned with fire, he and all that he has, because he has transgressed the covenant of the Lord, and because he has done an outrageous thing in Israel.’”

16 So Joshua rose early in the morning and brought Israel near tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was taken. 17 And he brought near the clans of Judah, and the clan of the Zerahites was taken. And he brought near the clan of the Zerahites man by man, and Zabdi was taken. 18 And he brought near his household man by man, and Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken. 19 Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord God of Israel and give praise[b] to him. And tell me now what you have done; do not hide it from me.” 20 And Achan answered Joshua, “Truly I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and this is what I did: 21 when I saw among the spoil a beautiful cloak from Shinar, and 200 shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing 50 shekels,[c] then I coveted them and took them. And see, they are hidden in the earth inside my tent, with the silver underneath.”

22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and behold, it was hidden in his tent with the silver underneath. 23 And they took them out of the tent and brought them to Joshua and to all the people of Israel. And they laid them down before the Lord. 24 And Joshua and all Israel with him took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver and the cloak and the bar of gold, and his sons and daughters and his oxen and donkeys and sheep and his tent and all that he had. And they brought them up to the Valley of Achor. 25 And Joshua said, “Why did you bring trouble on us? The Lord brings trouble on you today.” And all Israel stoned him with stones. They burned them with fire and stoned them with stones. 26 And they raised over him a great heap of stones that remains to this day. Then the Lord turned from his burning anger. Therefore, to this day the name of that place is called the Valley of Achor.[d]]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Steps to Full Life]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Four Steps to Full Life
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live



1 Peter 1:13-25
3 Therefore, preparing your minds for action,[b] and being sober-minded, set your hope f...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Four Steps to Full Life
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1 Peter 1:13-25
3 Therefore, preparing your minds for action,[b] and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers,  and the flower falls, 25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.”  And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

 Life is futile apart from knowing and enjoying God as Father. 
1 Christian, you have been ransomed—saved—from futility, from futile ways. 
2 A Christian is a child of God, someone who knows God as Father.
3 Your life is and will be ultimately futile, meaningless, pointless if you live it apart from knowing and enjoying God as Father.

1 Hope in God

1 Prepare your Minds for Action
2 Be Sober minded 

S—Seek God in prayer about everything. 
T—Trust God through prayers of Thanksgiving
O—Open your mind to that which comes from God.
P—Practice the Word of God.

2. Be holy like God
 ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’”

1 God—the perfect Father
2 For God to be holy means God is perfect in all His ways.
3 Reflect the character of God

3. Be fearful of God
17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 

4. Love like God
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God. (v 22-23)

Holiness is defined in what you do in this world to show love for one another. 

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Four Steps to Full Life
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1 Peter 1:13-25
3 Therefore, preparing your minds for action,[b] and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you 21 who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers,  and the flower falls, 25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.”  And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

 Life is futile apart from knowing and enjoying God as Father. 
1 Christian, you have been ransomed—saved—from futility, from futile ways. 
2 A Christian is a child of God, someone who knows God as Father.
3 Your life is and will be ultimately futile, meaningless, pointless if you live it apart from knowing and enjoying God as Father.

1 Hope in God

1 Prepare your Minds for Action
2 Be Sober minded 

S—Seek God in prayer about everything. 
T—Trust God through prayers of Thanksgiving
O—Open your mind to that which comes from God.
P—Practice the Word of God.

2. Be holy like God
 ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’”

1 God—the perfect Father
2 For God to be holy means God is perfect in all His ways.
3 Reflect the character of God

3. Be fearful of God
17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 

4. Love like God
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God. (v 22-23)

Holiness is defined in what you do in this world to show love for one another. 

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study Joshua 5 and 6]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[5 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan to the west, and all the kings of the Canaanites who were by the sea, heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the people of Israel until they had crossed over, the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[5 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan to the west, and all the kings of the Canaanites who were by the sea, heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the people of Israel until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel.

2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.[a] 4 And this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them: all the males of the people who came out of Egypt, all the men of war, had died in the wilderness on the way after they had come out of Egypt. 5 Though all the people who came out had been circumcised, yet all the people who were born on the way in the wilderness after they had come out of Egypt had not been circumcised. 6 For the people of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, until all the nation, the men of war who came out of Egypt, perished, because they did not obey the voice of the Lord; the Lord swore to them that he would not let them see the land that the Lord had sworn to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey. 7 So it was their children, whom he raised up in their place, that Joshua circumcised. For they were uncircumcised, because they had not been circumcised on the way.

8 When the circumcising of the whole nation was finished, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. 9 And the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” And so the name of that place is called Gilgal[b] to this day.

First Passover in Canaan
10 While the people of Israel were encamped at Gilgal, they kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho. 11 And the day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate of the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. 12 And the manna ceased the day after they ate of the produce of the land. And there was no longer manna for the people of Israel, but they ate of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

The Commander of the Lord's Army
13 When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” 14 And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped[c] and said to him, “What does my lord say to his servant?” 15 And the commander of the Lord's army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[5 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan to the west, and all the kings of the Canaanites who were by the sea, heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of the Jordan for the people of Israel until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel.

2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.[a] 4 And this is the reason why Joshua circumcised them: all the males of the people who came out of Egypt, all the men of war, had died in the wilderness on the way after they had come out of Egypt. 5 Though all the people who came out had been circumcised, yet all the people who were born on the way in the wilderness after they had come out of Egypt had not been circumcised. 6 For the people of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, until all the nation, the men of war who came out of Egypt, perished, because they did not obey the voice of the Lord; the Lord swore to them that he would not let them see the land that the Lord had sworn to their fathers to give to us, a land flowing with milk and honey. 7 So it was their children, whom he raised up in their place, that Joshua circumcised. For they were uncircumcised, because they had not been circumcised on the way.

8 When the circumcising of the whole nation was finished, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. 9 And the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” And so the name of that place is called Gilgal[b] to this day.

First Passover in Canaan
10 While the people of Israel were encamped at Gilgal, they kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening on the plains of Jericho. 11 And the day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate of the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. 12 And the manna ceased the day after they ate of the produce of the land. And there was no longer manna for the people of Israel, but they ate of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

The Commander of the Lord's Army
13 When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” 14 And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped[c] and said to him, “What does my lord say to his servant?” 15 And the commander of the Lord's army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Light Shines In A Prison]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Light Shines In A Prison
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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ACTS 16
The Tender Heart Acts 11-15
The Tormented Heart Acts 16: 16-24
The Tough Heart Acts 16: 25-34...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Light Shines In A Prison
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ACTS 16
The Tender Heart Acts 11-15
The Tormented Heart Acts 16: 16-24
The Tough Heart Acts 16: 25-34

1 The Tender Heart- Lydia
11 So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, 12 and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the[d] district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days. 13 And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together. 14 One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. 15 And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.
2 The Tormented Heart- The Slave Girl
16 As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and us, crying out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” 18 And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour. 19 But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers. 20 And when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are Jews, and they are disturbing our city. 21 They advocate customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to accept or practice.” 22 The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. 23 And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely. 24 Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks
3 The Tough Heart- The Jailer
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, 26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. 27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” 29 And the jailer[e] called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. 34 Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Light Shines In A Prison
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ACTS 16
The Tender Heart Acts 11-15
The Tormented Heart Acts 16: 16-24
The Tough Heart Acts 16: 25-34

1 The Tender Heart- Lydia
11 So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis, 12 and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the[d] district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city some days. 13 And on the Sabbath day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down and spoke to the women who had come together. 14 One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. 15 And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us.
2 The Tormented Heart- The Slave Girl
16 As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and us, crying out, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” 18 And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour. 19 But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers. 20 And when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are Jews, and they are disturbing our city. 21 They advocate customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to accept or practice.” 22 The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. 23 And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely. 24 Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks
3 The Tough Heart- The Jailer
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, 26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. 27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” 29 And the jailer[e] called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. 34 Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.
How did Early Christianity Transform its world?
 
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Joy filled with the Holy Spirit 
The Gospel Transforms Culture because it Transforms People



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				<title><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation Wednesday]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation
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What is temptation?
the opportunity for us to pursue and to fulfill what might be a legitimate need, but t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation
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What is temptation?
the opportunity for us to pursue and to fulfill what might be a legitimate need, but to do so illegitimately and wrongly. 
MATTHEW 4:1-4
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone,  but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
I What we should know about temptation.
1. TEMPTATION HAS A PURPOSE

A The Devils Purpose IS  to draw us away from God
B God’s purpose in temptation is to bring out the best in us and to give us an opportunity for us to love God more than our passions
2  Temptations are diverse.
Satan’s desire is to make sin look good to us
 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone,      but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple 6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and  “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” 11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
II How do we overcome the devil?
Temptation is resistible.
The Word of God! 
The work of God! 
The people of God
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				<description><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation
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What is temptation?
the opportunity for us to pursue and to fulfill what might be a legitimate need, but to do so illegitimately and wrongly. 
MATTHEW 4:1-4
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone,  but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
I What we should know about temptation.
1. TEMPTATION HAS A PURPOSE

A The Devils Purpose IS  to draw us away from God
B God’s purpose in temptation is to bring out the best in us and to give us an opportunity for us to love God more than our passions
2  Temptations are diverse.
Satan’s desire is to make sin look good to us
 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone,      but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple 6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and  “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” 11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
II How do we overcome the devil?
Temptation is resistible.
The Word of God! 
The work of God! 
The people of God
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:59:49 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[a-living-hope-1-26-2025-sunday-am]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Living Hope
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1 Peter 1:3-5
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Living Hope
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1 Peter 1:3-5
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 

Three features of the hope that God gives us

1 The Foundation of Our Hope

A The “great mercy” of God, 
B The new birth we’ve experienced at conversion, 
C The resurrection of Jesus from the dead. 

2 The Nature of Our Hope

A Imperishable 
B Undefiled
C Unfading

3 The Certainty of Our Hope

A A Sure Hope
	(1) God is Guarding our Inheritance for us
	(2) God is guarding us for our inheritance
B A Certain Hope 
C A Hope that won’t be disappointed.
 John 10:28“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand

Conclusion
1 Having this hope for the future changes everything about the way we approach the present. 
2 It enables us to have joy even in the midst of earthly difficulties and peace in the midst of earthly uncertainties. 
3 It also has a profound effect even on the most basic disposition of our heart as we go through the day. 
4 It transforms us into a different person. 

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				<description><![CDATA[A Living Hope
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1 Peter 1:3-5
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 

Three features of the hope that God gives us

1 The Foundation of Our Hope

A The “great mercy” of God, 
B The new birth we’ve experienced at conversion, 
C The resurrection of Jesus from the dead. 

2 The Nature of Our Hope

A Imperishable 
B Undefiled
C Unfading

3 The Certainty of Our Hope

A A Sure Hope
	(1) God is Guarding our Inheritance for us
	(2) God is guarding us for our inheritance
B A Certain Hope 
C A Hope that won’t be disappointed.
 John 10:28“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand

Conclusion
1 Having this hope for the future changes everything about the way we approach the present. 
2 It enables us to have joy even in the midst of earthly difficulties and peace in the midst of earthly uncertainties. 
3 It also has a profound effect even on the most basic disposition of our heart as we go through the day. 
4 It transforms us into a different person. 

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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study  1-25-2025]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the pe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success[a] wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua Assumes Command
10 And Joshua commanded the officers of the people, 11 “Pass through the midst of the camp and command the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you are to pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving you to possess.’”

12 And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh Joshua said, 13 “Remember the word that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is providing you a place of rest and will give you this land.’ 14 Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock shall remain in the land that Moses gave you beyond the Jordan, but all the men of valor among you shall pass over armed before your brothers and shall help them, 15 until the Lord gives rest to your brothers as he has to you, and they also take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving them. Then you shall return to the land of your possession and shall possess it, the land that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you beyond the Jordan toward the sunrise.”

16 And they answered Joshua, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17 Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you, as he was with Moses! 18 Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys your words, whatever you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and courageous.”]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success[a] wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua Assumes Command
10 And Joshua commanded the officers of the people, 11 “Pass through the midst of the camp and command the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for within three days you are to pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving you to possess.’”

12 And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh Joshua said, 13 “Remember the word that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is providing you a place of rest and will give you this land.’ 14 Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock shall remain in the land that Moses gave you beyond the Jordan, but all the men of valor among you shall pass over armed before your brothers and shall help them, 15 until the Lord gives rest to your brothers as he has to you, and they also take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving them. Then you shall return to the land of your possession and shall possess it, the land that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you beyond the Jordan toward the sunrise.”

16 And they answered Joshua, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17 Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. Only may the Lord your God be with you, as he was with Moses! 18 Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys your words, whatever you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and courageous.”]]></description>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Elect Exiles

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1 Peter 1:1-3. 

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Elect Exiles

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1 Peter 1:1-3. 

1 Peter 1:1-3. “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead


1 Peter 1:1–3 teaches us we must understand who we are before God in order to understand how to live in this world.

1 The team you are on changes everything

2 To those who are elect exiles
1.1 Peter 1:1–3 teaches as part of the Elect Exiles, you are a stranger in a foreign land

You are strangers in a foreign land.

Hebrews 11:13–16:  These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.


2.1 Peter 1:1–3 teaches us as part of the Elect Exiles, you are eternally loved by God the Father.

A We’re not just exiles—we’re elect exiles.
B Our performance has never been worthy of being chosen by the holy God of the universe.
C God chose—elected—us according to His foreknowledge

Ephesians 1:3–6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace.

3. As part of the Elect Exiles, you are set apart by God the Spirit.
A God says you are Elect Exiles “in the sanctification of the Spirit..” (1 Peter 1:2). 

B “sanctification” means “set apart for a purpose

C We are destined by the supernatural power of God’s Holy Spirit in us to become more and more and more like Jesus in each of our lives.


4. As part of the Elect Exiles, you are united with God the Son.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:22-24)

 A life united with Jesus, walking with Jesus, is good for us and good for others.
1 Peter 1: 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you

5. 1 Peter 1:1–3 leads us to pray


We’re Elect Exiles, united by hope.

1 Peter 1:1-3 can lead to prayers of praise, gratitude, and hope. It can also lead to prayers for those who are suffering and for the strength to live a faithful life

A Praise God...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Elect Exiles

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1 Peter 1:1-3. 

1 Peter 1:1-3. “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead


1 Peter 1:1–3 teaches us we must understand who we are before God in order to understand how to live in this world.

1 The team you are on changes everything

2 To those who are elect exiles
1.1 Peter 1:1–3 teaches as part of the Elect Exiles, you are a stranger in a foreign land

You are strangers in a foreign land.

Hebrews 11:13–16:  These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.


2.1 Peter 1:1–3 teaches us as part of the Elect Exiles, you are eternally loved by God the Father.

A We’re not just exiles—we’re elect exiles.
B Our performance has never been worthy of being chosen by the holy God of the universe.
C God chose—elected—us according to His foreknowledge

Ephesians 1:3–6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace.

3. As part of the Elect Exiles, you are set apart by God the Spirit.
A God says you are Elect Exiles “in the sanctification of the Spirit..” (1 Peter 1:2). 

B “sanctification” means “set apart for a purpose

C We are destined by the supernatural power of God’s Holy Spirit in us to become more and more and more like Jesus in each of our lives.


4. As part of the Elect Exiles, you are united with God the Son.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:22-24)

 A life united with Jesus, walking with Jesus, is good for us and good for others.
1 Peter 1: 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you

5. 1 Peter 1:1–3 leads us to pray


We’re Elect Exiles, united by hope.

1 Peter 1:1-3 can lead to prayers of praise, gratitude, and hope. It can also lead to prayers for those who are suffering and for the strength to live a faithful life

A Praise God Thank God for his grace and mercy, and for the hope of heaven 

B Pray for hope Pray that God will sustain the faith of those who are suffering, and that they will look forward to the inheritance he has promised 

C Pray for strength Pray that God will give you the strength to live a faithful life, even in difficult times 

D Pray for others Pray for those who are struggling, and that God will help them find hope and strength 



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				<title><![CDATA[Gods Story in a Shame based culture]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gods Story in a Shame based culture
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Reminds Us He reverses our status.
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,  because he has anoin...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Reminds Us He reverses our status.
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,  because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” (Luke 4:18-19)

Jesus is proclaiming to be able to reverse our status

From dirty to clean 
12 While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy.[b] And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13 And Jesus[c] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy left him. 14 And he charged him to tell no one, but “go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” Luke 5:12-14

Jesus reverses his status from being dirty to being clean. 
Jesus reaches out and touches the leper. 

From rejected to accepted …
36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner. Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. “Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”  Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven – for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”  The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”  (Luke 7: 36-48)

Matthew 11:28, “Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

From lost to found
11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent...]]></itunes:summary>
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Reminds Us He reverses our status.
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,  because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” (Luke 4:18-19)

Jesus is proclaiming to be able to reverse our status

From dirty to clean 
12 While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy.[b] And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13 And Jesus[c] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy left him. 14 And he charged him to tell no one, but “go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” Luke 5:12-14

Jesus reverses his status from being dirty to being clean. 
Jesus reaches out and touches the leper. 

From rejected to accepted …
36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner. Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. “Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?”  Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven – for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”  The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”  (Luke 7: 36-48)

Matthew 11:28, “Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

From lost to found
11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to[b] one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[c] 22 But the father said to his servants,[d] ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.  (Luke 15”11-24)

From poor to rich
19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.[f] The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27 And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”  (Luke 16:19-31)

From blind to seeing
As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on  me! 40 And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” 42 And Jesus said to him, “Recover your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43 And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. (Luke 18:35-43)
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fellowship In Sufferings
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Ruth 1:6-22  6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food. 7 So she set out from the place where she was with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. 8 But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother's house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. 9 The Lord grant that you may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband!” Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voices and wept. 10 And they said to her, “No, we will return with you to your people.” 11 But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me? Have I yet sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? 12 Turn back, my daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons, 13 would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your sake that the hand of the Lord has gone out against me.” 14 Then they lifted up their voices and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. 15 And she said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” 16 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.” 18 And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more.19 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi;[a] call me Mara,[b] for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”  22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabite her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest.


 Hesed
Exodus 34:6, famously says, (God is speaking) “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love (That’s our word, hesed) and faithfulness!”

“It is the never stopping, never giving up, unbreaking, always and forever love of God.”

Hesed is loving selflessness.

NAOMI and RUTH 
Hesed- A dying to self kind of love.

12 Turn back, my daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons, 13 would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your sake that the hand of the Lord has gone out against me.” 14 Then they lifted up their voices and wept again.  (Ruth 1:12-14) 
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Ruth 1:6-22  6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food. 7 So she set out from the place where she was with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. 8 But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother's house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. 9 The Lord grant that you may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband!” Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voices and wept. 10 And they said to her, “No, we will return with you to your people.” 11 But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me? Have I yet sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? 12 Turn back, my daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons, 13 would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your sake that the hand of the Lord has gone out against me.” 14 Then they lifted up their voices and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. 15 And she said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” 16 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.” 18 And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more.19 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi;[a] call me Mara,[b] for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”  22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabite her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest.


 Hesed
Exodus 34:6, famously says, (God is speaking) “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love (That’s our word, hesed) and faithfulness!”

“It is the never stopping, never giving up, unbreaking, always and forever love of God.”

Hesed is loving selflessness.

NAOMI and RUTH 
Hesed- A dying to self kind of love.

12 Turn back, my daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons, 13 would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your sake that the hand of the Lord has gone out against me.” 14 Then they lifted up their voices and wept again.  (Ruth 1:12-14) 
16 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.” 18 And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more. (Ruth 1;16-18)

GOD’S HESED
Hesed is forbearing graciousness! 

1st John 4:19 We love because he first loved us.

It’s the kind of love that fetches us out of the despair and the darkness of our souls and gives us hope. 

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				<title><![CDATA[God’s Story in a Fear-Based Culture]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[God’s Story in a Fear-Based Culture

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1 John 4 18 Shows Us that the Gospel Addresses Our Fear

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1 John 4 18 Shows Us that the Gospel Addresses Our Fear

[And] so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.  I John 4:16-19 

I. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear,

1 Love is incompatible with fear.
2 Love is invincible against fear

II Jesus has power over nature

Mark 4:35-41. That day when evening came, he [referring to Jesus] said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him

1 Jesus is right there with them in the Storm
2 Christ Helps Us Weather Storms
3 Faith is not confidence that bad things won’t happen. 
4 Faith is not confidence that the storm will end tomorrow. 
5 Faith is confident that, no matter how heavy the storm is, God is right there in the middle of that storm with you

III Jesus has power over demons.

Mark 5:1-20   They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he often had been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted to the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you will not torture me!” For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you evil spirit!”

Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.

A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go in to them.” He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.

Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and the countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man that had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and...]]></itunes:summary>
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1 John 4 18 Shows Us that the Gospel Addresses Our Fear

[And] so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.  I John 4:16-19 

I. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear,

1 Love is incompatible with fear.
2 Love is invincible against fear

II Jesus has power over nature

Mark 4:35-41. That day when evening came, he [referring to Jesus] said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him

1 Jesus is right there with them in the Storm
2 Christ Helps Us Weather Storms
3 Faith is not confidence that bad things won’t happen. 
4 Faith is not confidence that the storm will end tomorrow. 
5 Faith is confident that, no matter how heavy the storm is, God is right there in the middle of that storm with you

III Jesus has power over demons.

Mark 5:1-20   They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he often had been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted to the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you will not torture me!” For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you evil spirit!”

Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.

A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go in to them.” He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.

Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and the countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man that had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon possessed man – and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave the region

1 Even Before he Cast them out the demons bowed before him. 
2 Even Before he Cast them out the demons bowed before him. 
3 The Demons couldn’t do anything until Jesus Gave them permission 
4 Jesus has all authority over Satan and the demons
5 We are completely safe in Christ


III Jesus has power over disease.

Mark 5:25-34
A large crowd followed and pressed around him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.

At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?”

“You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’”

But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”

While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?” Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. When they came to the home of the synagogue ruler, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him.

After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and walked around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.

1 She was unclean because of her sickness
2 Because she was defiled and unclean, she couldn’t even relate to other people around her.
3 Jesus Offers Peace and Forgiveness 

V Jesus has power over death.

Mark 5:21-24, 35-43
When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” So Jesus went with him.

While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?” Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James. When they came to the home of the synagogue ruler, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him.

After he put them all out, he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately the girl stood up and walked around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat.



In the middle of real despair, He gives real hope.

1 Corinthians 15:51 We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin. But thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord, he has given us the victory over death.

John 11 He who believes in me, even though he dies, he will live Even though you die, you will live through faith in Christ. 

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				<title><![CDATA[Running To Reality]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Running To Reality
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Three realities to navigate grief in the graces of God

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Three realities to navigate grief in the graces of God

In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there. But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. These took Moabite wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the name of the other was Ruth. They lived there about ten years, and both Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband. Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food (Ruth 1:1-6)

I Life is full of grief.

Judges 21:25: In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes

Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected[b] by men a man of sorrows and acquainted with[d] grief and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Romans 8:26 6 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

John 11:35 Jesus wept

 We have a God who weeps because we have a God who loves, and grief is the price of love

II Our instincts are often dangerous

Red Flags 

A Elimelech leaves the Promised Land
B Where Elimelech is going
C Elimelech is abandoning the covenant

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (Proverbs 14:12)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6)

III Sometimes going back is actually the way forward

1 We let our pride die
2 We let our self-reliance die 
3 We let our stubbornness die 
4 We let our bitterness die 
5 We let our guardedness die 

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				<description><![CDATA[Running To Reality
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Three realities to navigate grief in the graces of God

In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there. But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. These took Moabite wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the name of the other was Ruth. They lived there about ten years, and both Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and her husband. Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food (Ruth 1:1-6)

I Life is full of grief.

Judges 21:25: In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes

Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected[b] by men a man of sorrows and acquainted with[d] grief and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Romans 8:26 6 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

John 11:35 Jesus wept

 We have a God who weeps because we have a God who loves, and grief is the price of love

II Our instincts are often dangerous

Red Flags 

A Elimelech leaves the Promised Land
B Where Elimelech is going
C Elimelech is abandoning the covenant

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (Proverbs 14:12)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6)

III Sometimes going back is actually the way forward

1 We let our pride die
2 We let our self-reliance die 
3 We let our stubbornness die 
4 We let our bitterness die 
5 We let our guardedness die 

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				<title><![CDATA[God’s Story in a Guilt-Based Culture]]></title>
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 Because of Christ, we are not guilty anymore.
 There is therefore now no condemnation for tho...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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 Because of Christ, we are not guilty anymore.
 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1

I See the power of Christ

1 Jesus has authority to remove sins
And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” (Mark 2:5)

2 Jesus has authority to heal our suffering
Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.”  Mark 2:9-11

And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. 5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” 12 And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!” Mark 2:1-12

II See the purpose of Christ

1 He came to stop us from trying to remove guilt on our own and to stop us from our intellectual, physical, religious endeavors to try to get freedom in our hearts.

2 He Came to teach us to trust him 


Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus[a] by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again[b] he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.[c] 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You[d] must be born again.’ 8 The wind[e] blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 9 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11 T...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[God’s Story in a Guilt-Based Culture
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 Because of Christ, we are not guilty anymore.
 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1

I See the power of Christ

1 Jesus has authority to remove sins
And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” (Mark 2:5)

2 Jesus has authority to heal our suffering
Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.”  Mark 2:9-11

And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. 5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic— 11 “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” 12 And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!” Mark 2:1-12

II See the purpose of Christ

1 He came to stop us from trying to remove guilt on our own and to stop us from our intellectual, physical, religious endeavors to try to get freedom in our hearts.

2 He Came to teach us to trust him 


Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus[a] by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again[b] he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.[c] 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You[d] must be born again.’ 8 The wind[e] blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 9 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you[f] do not receive our testimony. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man.[g] 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16 “For God so loved the world,[i] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”  John 3:1-21

III See the paradox of Christ
1 Jesus is passionately committed to upholding the justice of God. 

2 Jesus will take that condemnation upon himself

10 Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more. John 8:10-11



1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. 5 Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” 6 This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9 But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. 10 Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” John 8:1-11

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				<title><![CDATA[The Cradle Cross & the Crown]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ THE CRADLE, THE CROSS, & THE CROWN
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SCRIPTURES
“While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ THE CRADLE, THE CROSS, & THE CROWN
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SCRIPTURES
“While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn Lk. 2:6-7,

” “For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor,’ ‘Mighty God,’ ‘Everlasting Father,’ ‘Prince of Peace.’”NASB; Isa. 9:6, NIV.


I. THE CRADLE SPEAKS OF HIS HUMBLE BIRTH
A  JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
B  WHO WAS THIS CHILD?
Luke 2:10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
John 1:14  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 



The Cross
Christmas, to have meaning, cannot be separated from the cross
A. METHOD OF HIS VICTORY OVER SIN

The angel said at the birth of Jesus, “He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). 
It was my sins which caused Jesus Christ to be crucified.

B. JESUS DEFEATED THE DEVIL

THE CROWN ( Coming Again)
THE CROWN SPEAKS OF HIS TRIUMPHANT REIGN
A. DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHERE JESUS IS NOW?
B. JESUS WILL REIGN 1,000 YEARS ON EARTH!
for it is written,“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,  and every tongue shall confess[a] to God.”  Romans 14:11
“[The martyrs] came to life….The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him[Christ] for a thousand years.” Rev. 20:4,6
2 

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				<description><![CDATA[ THE CRADLE, THE CROSS, & THE CROWN
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

SCRIPTURES
“While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn Lk. 2:6-7,

” “For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor,’ ‘Mighty God,’ ‘Everlasting Father,’ ‘Prince of Peace.’”NASB; Isa. 9:6, NIV.


I. THE CRADLE SPEAKS OF HIS HUMBLE BIRTH
A  JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
B  WHO WAS THIS CHILD?
Luke 2:10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
John 1:14  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 



The Cross
Christmas, to have meaning, cannot be separated from the cross
A. METHOD OF HIS VICTORY OVER SIN

The angel said at the birth of Jesus, “He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). 
It was my sins which caused Jesus Christ to be crucified.

B. JESUS DEFEATED THE DEVIL

THE CROWN ( Coming Again)
THE CROWN SPEAKS OF HIS TRIUMPHANT REIGN
A. DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHERE JESUS IS NOW?
B. JESUS WILL REIGN 1,000 YEARS ON EARTH!
for it is written,“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,  and every tongue shall confess[a] to God.”  Romans 14:11
“[The martyrs] came to life….The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him[Christ] for a thousand years.” Rev. 20:4,6
2 

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				<title><![CDATA[Cradle Cross or coming again]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[CRADLE CROSS AND COMING AGAIN

ISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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The Cradle.
Represents Jesus humble birth in Bethlehem, signifying God's incarnation as a human bab...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[CRADLE CROSS AND COMING AGAIN

ISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The Cradle.
Represents Jesus humble birth in Bethlehem, signifying God's incarnation as a human baby. 
Luke 2:10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
John 1:14  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 

The Cross:
Represents Jesus crucifixion, where he took on the punishment for humanity's sins by willingly sacrificing himself on the cross. 
 Christmas, to have meaning, cannot be separated from the cross. T
he angel said at the birth of Jesus, “He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). 
”Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” (John 18:37). 
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. (1 Timothy 1:15

Coming Again
Represents the future return of Jesus Christ to Earth, where he will establish his kingdom and bring about a new heaven and a new earth. 

for it is written,“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,  and every tongue shall confess[a] to God.”  Romans 14:11

So where is he for you? 
Is he still the nonthreatening baby in the manager? 
Is he the sad figure who died on the cross?
Is he the risen Lord who is coming again. 

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				<description><![CDATA[CRADLE CROSS AND COMING AGAIN

ISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The Cradle.
Represents Jesus humble birth in Bethlehem, signifying God's incarnation as a human baby. 
Luke 2:10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
John 1:14  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 

The Cross:
Represents Jesus crucifixion, where he took on the punishment for humanity's sins by willingly sacrificing himself on the cross. 
 Christmas, to have meaning, cannot be separated from the cross. T
he angel said at the birth of Jesus, “He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). 
”Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” (John 18:37). 
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. (1 Timothy 1:15

Coming Again
Represents the future return of Jesus Christ to Earth, where he will establish his kingdom and bring about a new heaven and a new earth. 

for it is written,“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,  and every tongue shall confess[a] to God.”  Romans 14:11

So where is he for you? 
Is he still the nonthreatening baby in the manager? 
Is he the sad figure who died on the cross?
Is he the risen Lord who is coming again. 

Grace Baptist of SL PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<title><![CDATA[The King’s Birthplace]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The King’s Birthplace
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O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go b...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The King’s Birthplace
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O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light  The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together Proclaim thy holy birth And praises sing to God the King And peace to men on earth
O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight
Micah 5:2
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
one who is to be ruler in Israel,
whose coming forth is from of old,
 from ancient days.
Why Bethlehem was chosen 
1 Bethlehem’s history.
1 House Of Bread  
	2 Bet- House
	3 Lechem-Bread
9 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi;[a] call me Mara,[b] for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?” 22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabite her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Ruth 1:19-22
2  Bethlehem was a royal city
Bethlehem is where David was Born 
Jesus is a descendant of David and yet, Jesus created David because Jesus is Lord and Jesus is king

3 Bethlehem’s size
God loves to take those who are unimportant and choose the most unlikely place to reveal himself. 
The littleness of Bethlehem signifies that God is gentle and lowly in heart. 

4 Bethlehem's location.
1 It was close to the Shepherds.
2 It was close to temple sheep 


 Two lessons
1 God is the God of surprises. 
2 The Humility of God
 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being[d] might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him[e] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 1:27-31

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				<description><![CDATA[The King’s Birthplace
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WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light  The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together Proclaim thy holy birth And praises sing to God the King And peace to men on earth
O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight
Micah 5:2
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
one who is to be ruler in Israel,
whose coming forth is from of old,
 from ancient days.
Why Bethlehem was chosen 
1 Bethlehem’s history.
1 House Of Bread  
	2 Bet- House
	3 Lechem-Bread
9 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi;[a] call me Mara,[b] for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?” 22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabite her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Ruth 1:19-22
2  Bethlehem was a royal city
Bethlehem is where David was Born 
Jesus is a descendant of David and yet, Jesus created David because Jesus is Lord and Jesus is king

3 Bethlehem’s size
God loves to take those who are unimportant and choose the most unlikely place to reveal himself. 
The littleness of Bethlehem signifies that God is gentle and lowly in heart. 

4 Bethlehem's location.
1 It was close to the Shepherds.
2 It was close to temple sheep 


 Two lessons
1 God is the God of surprises. 
2 The Humility of God
 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being[d] might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him[e] you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 1:27-31

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				<title><![CDATA[The Light Guides John 7-8  ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Light Guides Us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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John 8:1- 2
but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Light Guides Us
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John 8:1- 2
but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. 5 Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” 6 This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9 But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. 10 Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Jesus is at the beginning of our journey.
1 Conversion is instantaneous
2 Conversion is miraculous
	If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation.”


He leads us during our journey
1 Spiritual Leadership
The Spirit Himself bears witness within us that we are children of God.” 
2 Moral Leadership
“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”


He Leads us at the End of the Journey
1 Religion can actually block the path to light. 
2 Light and darkness can’t coexist
3 Both light and darkness have a destination. 
SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. 'Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild.  Sleep in heavenly peace,  Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Savior is born, Christ, the Savior is born.

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light. Radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace.  Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<description><![CDATA[The Light Guides Us
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John 8:1- 2
but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. 5 Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” 6 This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9 But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. 10 Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Jesus is at the beginning of our journey.
1 Conversion is instantaneous
2 Conversion is miraculous
	If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation.”


He leads us during our journey
1 Spiritual Leadership
The Spirit Himself bears witness within us that we are children of God.” 
2 Moral Leadership
“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”


He Leads us at the End of the Journey
1 Religion can actually block the path to light. 
2 Light and darkness can’t coexist
3 Both light and darkness have a destination. 
SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. 'Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild.  Sleep in heavenly peace,  Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Savior is born, Christ, the Savior is born.

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light. Radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace.  Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study Matthew 24]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew 24]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matthew 24]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Matthew 24]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The King’s Family Tree]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The King’s Family Tree
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



Matthew 1:1—17
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraha...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The King’s Family Tree
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Matthew 1:1—17
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram,[a] 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,[b] 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos,[c] and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. 12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel,[d] and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
Jesus Family Tree

1 Tamar
“And Judah, the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar.” (v3) 
2 Rahab
and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab (v5a)
3 Ruth
Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, ( v5b)
4 Bathsheba
And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah (v 6)

Three walls that have been broken down by Jesus
1 The barrier between Jew and Gentile is broken down
2 The barrier between men and women
3 The barrier between saint and sinner.

You do the will of God and you join his family
31 And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. 32 And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers[c] are outside, seeking you.” 33 And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:31-34)

Hebrews 2 :10-12
10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,12 saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<description><![CDATA[The King’s Family Tree
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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Matthew 1:1—17
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram,[a] 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,[b] 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos,[c] and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. 12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel,[d] and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
Jesus Family Tree

1 Tamar
“And Judah, the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar.” (v3) 
2 Rahab
and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab (v5a)
3 Ruth
Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, ( v5b)
4 Bathsheba
And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah (v 6)

Three walls that have been broken down by Jesus
1 The barrier between Jew and Gentile is broken down
2 The barrier between men and women
3 The barrier between saint and sinner.

You do the will of God and you join his family
31 And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. 32 And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers[c] are outside, seeking you.” 33 And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:31-34)

Hebrews 2 :10-12
10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,12 saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.”

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<title><![CDATA[The Light Reveals ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Light Reveals Us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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 Light has come into the world
And this is the judgment (this is the verdict): the light has come into the wor...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Light Reveals Us
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 Light has come into the world
And this is the judgment (this is the verdict): the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”

How can you tell if someone is walking in darkness? 
1 They have a very critical spirit 
2 They become very defensive
3 The Hate the Light 

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. (VS. 20)  

Being a Light Lover
But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” (Vs.  21)
1 You have to leave the darkness and you have to come into the light
2 When you come into the light 
    A. There is cleansing. 
   B. There is forgiveness.
CONCLUSIONS 
1 Jesus experienced darkness so that we could walk in light.
 2 We must see the light, but for most of us we also have to feel the heat.
3 Only God can bring us from darkness to light.
4 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) 
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				<description><![CDATA[The Light Reveals Us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

 Light has come into the world
And this is the judgment (this is the verdict): the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”

How can you tell if someone is walking in darkness? 
1 They have a very critical spirit 
2 They become very defensive
3 The Hate the Light 

For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. (VS. 20)  

Being a Light Lover
But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” (Vs.  21)
1 You have to leave the darkness and you have to come into the light
2 When you come into the light 
    A. There is cleansing. 
   B. There is forgiveness.
CONCLUSIONS 
1 Jesus experienced darkness so that we could walk in light.
 2 We must see the light, but for most of us we also have to feel the heat.
3 Only God can bring us from darkness to light.
4 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) 
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				<title><![CDATA[FRiday Night Bible STudy 12-6-2024]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew 23
23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. 4 They tie up heavy burden...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Matthew 23
23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[a] and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, 6 and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues 7 and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi[b] by others. 8 But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.[c] 9 And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10 Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. 11 The greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. For you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in.[d] 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of hell[e] as yourselves.

16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ 17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.’ 19 You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it.

23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. 24 You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!

25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.

27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness. 28 So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

29 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous, 30 saying, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31 Thus you witness against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets. 32 Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers. 33 You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Matthew 23
23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,[a] and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, 6 and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues 7 and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi[b] by others. 8 But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.[c] 9 And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10 Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. 11 The greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. For you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in.[d] 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of hell[e] as yourselves.

16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ 17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.’ 19 You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it.

23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. 24 You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!

25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.

27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness. 28 So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

29 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous, 30 saying, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31 Thus you witness against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets. 32 Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers. 33 You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell? 34 Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town, 35 so that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah,[f] whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. 36 Truly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.

Lament over Jerusalem
37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 38 See, your house is left to you desolate. 39 For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
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				<title><![CDATA[The King's Credential]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sermon from Grace Baptist Church of Second Life's Podcast]]></itunes:subtitle>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Light Redeems Us]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Light Redeems Us


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I The world in which Jesus came
1 The world was Spiritually dark.
2 The world was Morally dark. 
3 The w...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Light Redeems Us


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I The world in which Jesus came
1 The world was Spiritually dark.
2 The world was Morally dark. 
3 The world was Philosophically dark.

John 1:1-5
 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

1 Jesus, the Word, is the creator.
John 1:3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 

John is introducing us to our creator

Col. 1:16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

2 Jesus also is the revealer

John 1:4-5 In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Overcome: 
  A To Grasp
  B To arrest, To capture, To overtake,

John 1:9-18
9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own,[b] and his own people[c] did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.[e] 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God,who is at the Father's side,he has made him known.

II Changes that Jesus brought because He is the true Temple.

Jesus now is the point of worship
He becomes the fulfillment of the Law.
He becomes our sacrifice. 

What does this teach us about Jesus and about our need?

1 Christ is the final and most complete revelation of God.
2 Without Jesus, you are simply managing your darkness
3 If you have the desire to choose the light, it is Christ that gives us that desire.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[The Light Redeems Us


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I The world in which Jesus came
1 The world was Spiritually dark.
2 The world was Morally dark. 
3 The world was Philosophically dark.

John 1:1-5
 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

1 Jesus, the Word, is the creator.
John 1:3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 

John is introducing us to our creator

Col. 1:16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

2 Jesus also is the revealer

John 1:4-5 In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Overcome: 
  A To Grasp
  B To arrest, To capture, To overtake,

John 1:9-18
9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own,[b] and his own people[c] did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.[e] 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God,who is at the Father's side,he has made him known.

II Changes that Jesus brought because He is the true Temple.

Jesus now is the point of worship
He becomes the fulfillment of the Law.
He becomes our sacrifice. 

What does this teach us about Jesus and about our need?

1 Christ is the final and most complete revelation of God.
2 Without Jesus, you are simply managing your darkness
3 If you have the desire to choose the light, it is Christ that gives us that desire.

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving changes everything]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Why Thanksgiving Changes Everything
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I The meaning of the word Thanksgiving. 
Thanksgiving changes everything 
Changes perspective...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why Thanksgiving Changes Everything
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I The meaning of the word Thanksgiving. 
Thanksgiving changes everything 
Changes perspective
Opens our hearts
Changes our attitude
Changes our outlook 
Changes our relationship with God  
Changes our relationship with ourselves 
Changes our relationship with others 
Changes our relationship with the world

Philippians 4:4-6
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness[d] be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
II The Theology of Thanksgiving
1 God because through thanksgiving we are affirming the power of God. 
2 We don’t thank God for only good things. 
III. Practical Observations
1 Turn your complaint into a praise
2 Pray rather than complain
	A Pray about the situation. 
	B Pray for the person. 
	C Pray for your mind.
3 Look beyond the present
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[Why Thanksgiving Changes Everything
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I The meaning of the word Thanksgiving. 
Thanksgiving changes everything 
Changes perspective
Opens our hearts
Changes our attitude
Changes our outlook 
Changes our relationship with God  
Changes our relationship with ourselves 
Changes our relationship with others 
Changes our relationship with the world

Philippians 4:4-6
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness[d] be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
II The Theology of Thanksgiving
1 God because through thanksgiving we are affirming the power of God. 
2 We don’t thank God for only good things. 
III. Practical Observations
1 Turn your complaint into a praise
2 Pray rather than complain
	A Pray about the situation. 
	B Pray for the person. 
	C Pray for your mind.
3 Look beyond the present
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geetting to Know God ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting to know GodExodus 4
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Exodus 4:18-23
18 Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, “Please let me go back t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting to know GodExodus 4
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Exodus 4:18-23
18 Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, “Please let me go back to my brothers in Egypt to see whether they are still alive.” And Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.” 19 And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who were seeking your life are dead.” 20 So Moses took his wife and his sons and had them ride on a donkey, and went back to the land of Egypt. And Moses took the staff of God in his hand. 21 And the Lord said to Moses, “When you go back to Egypt, see that you do before Pharaoh all the miracles that I have put in your power. But I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go. 22 Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord, Israel is my firstborn son, 23 and I say to you, “Let my son go that he may serve me.” If you refuse to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son.’”
Four characteristics of people who really know God.
1 People who know God have great energy for God
Daniel 11:32 The people who know their God shall be strong, and shall do exploits. 
2 People who know God have great thoughts about God
3 People who know God show great boldness for God.
4 People who know God have great contentment with God
Three experiences—that Moses had
1 You Need to unedstand My sovereignty 
2 You need to understand my holiness.
3 You need to understand the faithfulness of God!

19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand (Romans 9:19)
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				<description><![CDATA[Getting to know GodExodus 4
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Exodus 4:18-23
18 Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, “Please let me go back to my brothers in Egypt to see whether they are still alive.” And Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.” 19 And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who were seeking your life are dead.” 20 So Moses took his wife and his sons and had them ride on a donkey, and went back to the land of Egypt. And Moses took the staff of God in his hand. 21 And the Lord said to Moses, “When you go back to Egypt, see that you do before Pharaoh all the miracles that I have put in your power. But I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go. 22 Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord, Israel is my firstborn son, 23 and I say to you, “Let my son go that he may serve me.” If you refuse to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son.’”
Four characteristics of people who really know God.
1 People who know God have great energy for God
Daniel 11:32 The people who know their God shall be strong, and shall do exploits. 
2 People who know God have great thoughts about God
3 People who know God show great boldness for God.
4 People who know God have great contentment with God
Three experiences—that Moses had
1 You Need to unedstand My sovereignty 
2 You need to understand my holiness.
3 You need to understand the faithfulness of God!

19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand (Romans 9:19)
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<title><![CDATA[Love that Captivates  Saturday ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love that Captivates
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John 3:1-10
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love that Captivates
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John 3:1-10
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.’ In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’ ‘How can a man be born when he is old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, “You must be born again.” The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.’ ‘How can this be?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘You are Israel’s teacher,’ said Jesus…
John 3:10-16
‘You are Israel’s teacher,’ said Jesus, ‘and do you not understand these things? I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven —the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life’” Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
For God so loved the world.
1 An Infinitely Holy God
2 A Sinfully Rebellious People
A The World loves Darkness
John 3:19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”
B The world hates the Light 
THE STORY
“When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, the Lord said to him, ‘Go, take to yourself an adulterous wife and children of unfaithfulness, because the land is guilty of the vilest adultery in departing from the Lord.’ So he married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son” (Hosea 1:2-3). 

1 A Man relating to his Unfaithful Wife
2 A Story of an Unfaithful People


A Story of an Unfaithful People
When He’s talking about Gomer, he is talking about His people, but he is also talking about us. 
1 She was adulterous.
She is not my wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adulterous look from her face” (Hosea 2:2).
A Sin is a personal affront to God.
B There are no spiritual singles

2 She was idolatrous
She has not acknowledged that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, who lavished on her the silver and gold—” she used it to build idols to Baal, the things I gave she used to worship other gods (Hosea 2:8). 

3 She was Hypocritical
I will stop all her celebrations: her yea...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Love that Captivates
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John 3:1-10
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.’ In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’ ‘How can a man be born when he is old?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, “You must be born again.” The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.’ ‘How can this be?’ Nicodemus asked. ‘You are Israel’s teacher,’ said Jesus…
John 3:10-16
‘You are Israel’s teacher,’ said Jesus, ‘and do you not understand these things? I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven —the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life’” Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
For God so loved the world.
1 An Infinitely Holy God
2 A Sinfully Rebellious People
A The World loves Darkness
John 3:19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”
B The world hates the Light 
THE STORY
“When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, the Lord said to him, ‘Go, take to yourself an adulterous wife and children of unfaithfulness, because the land is guilty of the vilest adultery in departing from the Lord.’ So he married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son” (Hosea 1:2-3). 

1 A Man relating to his Unfaithful Wife
2 A Story of an Unfaithful People


A Story of an Unfaithful People
When He’s talking about Gomer, he is talking about His people, but he is also talking about us. 
1 She was adulterous.
She is not my wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adulterous look from her face” (Hosea 2:2).
A Sin is a personal affront to God.
B There are no spiritual singles

2 She was idolatrous
She has not acknowledged that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, who lavished on her the silver and gold—” she used it to build idols to Baal, the things I gave she used to worship other gods (Hosea 2:8). 

3 She was Hypocritical
I will stop all her celebrations: her yearly festivals, her New Moons, her Sabbath days—all her appointed feasts” (Hosea 2:11).
4 She was forgetful.
I will punish her for the days she burned incense for the Baals; she decked herself with rings and jewelry, and went after her lovers, but me she forgot” (Hosea 2:13). 
Take care lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping his commandments and his rules and his statutes, which I command you today, (Deut. 8:11) 
And if you forget the Lord your God and go after other gods and serve them and worship them, I solemnly warn you today that you shall surely perish. 20 Like the nations that the Lord makes to perish before you, so shall you perish, because you would not obey the voice of the Lord your God. (Deut. 8:19-20)
A Story of an Unreasonable God
Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and Speak tenderly to her. (Hosea 2:14)

1 God Takes the Initiative
2 God runs to us 
There is no one whose magnitude of sin that God cannot turn into a door of hope.
3 This is our God and there is none like Him. 

“Are you faithfully married to God?”

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1 I’m not adequate (311-12)
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1 I’m not adequate (311-12)
11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”


2. I don’t know enough (3: 13-15) 
13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”  14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.[c] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”  15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord,[d] the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’  “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.

3 I will be rejected (4:1) 


Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’” (1)

8 Then the Lord said, “If they do not believe you or pay attention to the first sign, they may believe the second. 9 But if they do not believe these two signs or listen to you, take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground. The water you take from the river will become blood on the ground.” (4:8-9)

4 I don’t have any natural talent. (4:10-12)
10 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” 11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

5 I don’t want to go (4:13-17)
13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” 14 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. 15 You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. 16 He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him. 17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”
Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses
1 When we excuse ourselves, we accuse ourselves
2 Rebellion breeds rebellion
3  Excuses are unacceptable

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1 I’m not adequate (311-12)
11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” 12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”


2. I don’t know enough (3: 13-15) 
13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”  14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.[c] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”  15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord,[d] the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’  “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.

3 I will be rejected (4:1) 


Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’” (1)

8 Then the Lord said, “If they do not believe you or pay attention to the first sign, they may believe the second. 9 But if they do not believe these two signs or listen to you, take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground. The water you take from the river will become blood on the ground.” (4:8-9)

4 I don’t have any natural talent. (4:10-12)
10 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” 11 The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? 12 Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

5 I don’t want to go (4:13-17)
13 But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.” 14 Then the Lord’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. 15 You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. 16 He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him. 17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”
Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses
1 When we excuse ourselves, we accuse ourselves
2 Rebellion breeds rebellion
3  Excuses are unacceptable

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				<title><![CDATA[Love That Costs]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love that Costs
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Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love that Costs
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Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:14–16). 

I The Illustration

4 From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. 5 And the people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this worthless food.” 6 Then the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died. 7 And the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord and against you. Pray to the Lord, that he take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. 8 And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.” 9 So Moses made a bronze[c] serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live. (Numbers 21:4-9)


1 A Sinful People
A They distrusted God’s guidance,
They traveled “along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom” (Num. 21:4)

B They blasphemed God’s greatness.
 “They spoke against God and against Moses” (Num. 21:5). 

C They doubted God’s goodness.

D They spurned God’s generosity.

E They despised God’s gifts.
For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this worthless food

2 A Sympathetic Provider

A Three characteristics of God
    1 The wrath of God
    2 The mercy of God. 
    3 The faithfulness of God.

Despite constant unfaithfulness among the people of God, He still hears their prayers

3 A Surprising Paradox

A The symbol of death was transformed into a source of life
 B All you had to do to live was to look



II The Invitation
1 Recognize the Extent of your Rebellion
2 Look to the Expression of His Love
3 Avoid Distraction from the Adversary 

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				<description><![CDATA[Love that Costs
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Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:14–16). 

I The Illustration

4 From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. 5 And the people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this worthless food.” 6 Then the Lord sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died. 7 And the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord and against you. Pray to the Lord, that he take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. 8 And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.” 9 So Moses made a bronze[c] serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live. (Numbers 21:4-9)


1 A Sinful People
A They distrusted God’s guidance,
They traveled “along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom” (Num. 21:4)

B They blasphemed God’s greatness.
 “They spoke against God and against Moses” (Num. 21:5). 

C They doubted God’s goodness.

D They spurned God’s generosity.

E They despised God’s gifts.
For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this worthless food

2 A Sympathetic Provider

A Three characteristics of God
    1 The wrath of God
    2 The mercy of God. 
    3 The faithfulness of God.

Despite constant unfaithfulness among the people of God, He still hears their prayers

3 A Surprising Paradox

A The symbol of death was transformed into a source of life
 B All you had to do to live was to look



II The Invitation
1 Recognize the Extent of your Rebellion
2 Look to the Expression of His Love
3 Avoid Distraction from the Adversary 

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