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		<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bringing the Light of God's Love to a dark world]]></itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
		<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[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
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
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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?
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[FAITH OBEYS
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
Listen of Podbean @https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=zok9Nh85TV2

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>
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				<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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Armor of God:    The Helmet of Salvation
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
Listen of Podbean 
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=zok9Nh85TV2 
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
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Armor of God
The Belt of Truthfulness and the Breastplate of Righteousness
Podbeanhttps://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=3nYM2hMoSJx\

WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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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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				<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 @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

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?


Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
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				<title><![CDATA[Experiencing God]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<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
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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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.

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life

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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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-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.

Grace Baptist Podcast 
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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. 
Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
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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
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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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
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 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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				<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
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				<title><![CDATA[Hope for the Hurting]]></title>
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				<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
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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 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: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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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 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

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HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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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

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				<title><![CDATA[Desperation. Do we need him]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Desperation: Do We Need Him?
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
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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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				<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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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:03:53 +0000</pubDate>
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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
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=3DGe5TMoSJx
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
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=3DGe5TMoSJx
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
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				<description><![CDATA[The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Omo9DCa6uz2?lsid=3DGe5TMoSJx
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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Born Again to a Living Hope]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Born Again to a Living Hope
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


•	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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


•	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 @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


•	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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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
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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

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
 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

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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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

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
 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: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: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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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
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				<title><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Unity]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Cross and Christian Unity
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1 Corinthians 3:1-23
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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>
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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.

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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.

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				<title><![CDATA[Mark 9 Friday night Bible study]]></title>
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				<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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				<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>
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				<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>
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				<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 
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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]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:02</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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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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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/7-4-friday-night-bible-study-with-morgan</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>44:28</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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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 @ 
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 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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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>
				<itunes:duration>53:00</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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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 @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Emotions
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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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 @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Disciple’s Mind
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


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>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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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>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>30:57</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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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 @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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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 @ 
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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
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
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				<description><![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
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				<title><![CDATA[A bold Strategy]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A bold strategy

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A bold strategy

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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 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

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				<description><![CDATA[A bold strategy

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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 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
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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 @ 
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The Church’s Blank Check:
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 Ten reasons why we must give God a blank check as a church.
1 Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender.
57...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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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
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				<description><![CDATA[WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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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
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				<title><![CDATA[Let God Redeem your story]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Let God Redeem Your Story:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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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 @ 
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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
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				<description><![CDATA[Let God Redeem Your Story:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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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>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[He is Risen Indeed
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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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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				<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>
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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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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>22:33</itunes:duration>
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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>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosanna In The Highest!]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Hosanna In The Highest!]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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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 
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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 
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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 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? 
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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 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 @ 
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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 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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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>42:49</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[friday-night-bible-study-matthew-17]]></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, 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
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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 
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WEBSITE
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
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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
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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
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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.


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				<description><![CDATA[Arming Yourself with the Purpose to Suffer
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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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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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,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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
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[Strengthened to Suffer:]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Strengthened to Suffer:
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Strengthened to Suffer:
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WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Gift of Sonship]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gift Of Sonship
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

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 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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 he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRAC...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
 he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy 
Grace Baptist Church Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com]]></description>
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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>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<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



Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<title><![CDATA[Untitled Recording Mar 13 1:46am]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<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>
				<itunes:summary><![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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				<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. 
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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
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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. 

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				<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. 

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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study Joshua 5 and 6]]></title>
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				<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>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![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...]]></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?
 
Faith that the Gospel could spread no matter the opposition.
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
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				<title><![CDATA[a-living-hope-1-26-2025-sunday-am]]></title>
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				<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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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study  1-25-2025]]></title>
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				<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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				<title><![CDATA[elect-exiles-1-19-2025]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![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...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Elect Exiles

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


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

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


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:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gods Story in a Shame based culture
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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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>
				<itunes:summary><![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 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>
				<description><![CDATA[Gods Story in a Shame based culture
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

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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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...]]></itunes:summary>
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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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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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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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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![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 tho...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![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 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  
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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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				<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  
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 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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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 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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

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
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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>
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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.
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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
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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>
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				<title><![CDATA[The King’s Family Tree]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![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 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.”

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				<description><![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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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<title><![CDATA[The Light Reveals ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![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 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
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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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				<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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https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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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
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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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				<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
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				<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
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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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				<title><![CDATA[Excuses, Excuses]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Excuses, Excuses
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1 I’m not adequate (311-12)
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Excuses, Excuses
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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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				<description><![CDATA[Excuses, Excuses
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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>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<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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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Night Bible Study  11-8-2024 Matthew 18 15-22]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed[f] in heaven. 19 Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed[f] in heaven. 19 Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[life-in-the-penalty-box]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Life In The Penalty Box
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The 3 lessons that Moses learned in the desert 

1 The lesson of servanthood
A In Obscurity
B In Humilit...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life In The Penalty Box
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The 3 lessons that Moses learned in the desert 

1 The lesson of servanthood
A In Obscurity
B In Humility

2 The lesson of trust.

3 The lesson of obedience

A You develop deep roots in the desert,
B Never interpret the silence of God as the indifference of God.

How do you make an elephant?
“You simply take a block of marble, and you chip away everything that isn’t elephant.”

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				<description><![CDATA[Life In The Penalty Box
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The 3 lessons that Moses learned in the desert 

1 The lesson of servanthood
A In Obscurity
B In Humility

2 The lesson of trust.

3 The lesson of obedience

A You develop deep roots in the desert,
B Never interpret the silence of God as the indifference of God.

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
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				<title><![CDATA[Confidence]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Confidence: 
Will We Trust Him?
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I. The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

1 The God We Pray To
2 The Gift He Gives Us 

II. Th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Confidence: 
Will We Trust Him?
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I. The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

1 The God We Pray To
2 The Gift He Gives Us 

II. The God We Pray To
1 God is Father.
 	A We express reverence to him.
B We recognize he is sovereign
2 We are children.
3 We can Trust in God
A Jesus Answers Our Prayers
B Prayer can be Hard Sometimes
C We can Have Confidence When We Pray 

III. The Gift He Gives Us 

1 The Spirit indwells us.
2 The Spirit empowers us.
3 The Spirit pleads for us.

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				<description><![CDATA[Confidence: 
Will We Trust Him?
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I. The Basis of Our Confidence in Prayer

1 The God We Pray To
2 The Gift He Gives Us 

II. The God We Pray To
1 God is Father.
 	A We express reverence to him.
B We recognize he is sovereign
2 We are children.
3 We can Trust in God
A Jesus Answers Our Prayers
B Prayer can be Hard Sometimes
C We can Have Confidence When We Pray 

III. The Gift He Gives Us 

1 The Spirit indwells us.
2 The Spirit empowers us.
3 The Spirit pleads for us.

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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study Matther 17]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[17 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[17 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son,[a] with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” 10 And the disciples asked him, “Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?” 11 He answered, “Elijah does come, and he will restore all things. 12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.

Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon
14 And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he has seizures and he suffers terribly. For often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. 16 And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him.” 17 And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon,[b] and it[c] came out of him, and the boy was healed instantly.[d] 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”[e]

Jesus Again Foretells Death, Resurrection
22 As they were gathering[f] in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, 23 and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were greatly distressed.

The Temple Tax
24 When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the tax?” 25 He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tax? From their sons or from others?” 26 And when he said, “From others,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free. 27 However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel.[g] Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.”]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[17 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son,[a] with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” 10 And the disciples asked him, “Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?” 11 He answered, “Elijah does come, and he will restore all things. 12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.

Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon
14 And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he has seizures and he suffers terribly. For often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. 16 And I brought him to your disciples, and they could not heal him.” 17 And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon,[b] and it[c] came out of him, and the boy was healed instantly.[d] 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”[e]

Jesus Again Foretells Death, Resurrection
22 As they were gathering[f] in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men, 23 and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were greatly distressed.

The Temple Tax
24 When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax went up to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the tax?” 25 He said, “Yes.” And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tax? From their sons or from others?” 26 And when he said, “From others,” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free. 27 However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel.[g] Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boldness]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Boldness 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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The Key to the Parable: Look through the perspective of the man in need. 




Shameless Praying… 

1 God is able....]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Boldness 
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The Key to the Parable: Look through the perspective of the man in need. 




Shameless Praying… 

1 God is able. 
A He has the supply. 


“Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God. I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.” Now listen to Verse 9, “I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens, for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine. If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it  (Ps. 50:9–12)

B He has the sovereignty.

Job 42:2, “I know that you can do all things; (now underline this) no plan of yours can be thwarted.” No plan of yours can be thwarted, cannot be changed, at all.

Psalm 33:10–11 The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” His plans, his purposes are fixed. From generation to generation, his plans are not changing

2  God is approachable. 
God delights in revealing Himself to those who are bold enough to bother Him. 

A God invites us to bother Him anytime… 
1 It is never too late. 
2 It is never too early. 

B God invites us to bother Him in everything… 
1 There is nothing too small
2 There is nothing too great

3 God is active. 
The picture we need to see… 
A Our God is active before you even say a word to Him.
B Approach God in prayer, like he’s active..



4 God is not asleep
A The privilege we need to embrace… 
Intercession is the means by which we participate in the activity of God in other people’s lives. 
B The promise we need to remember… 
C Prayer to God on behalf of others is never, never in vain. 

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				<description><![CDATA[Boldness 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The Key to the Parable: Look through the perspective of the man in need. 




Shameless Praying… 

1 God is able. 
A He has the supply. 


“Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God. I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.” Now listen to Verse 9, “I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens, for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine. If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it  (Ps. 50:9–12)

B He has the sovereignty.

Job 42:2, “I know that you can do all things; (now underline this) no plan of yours can be thwarted.” No plan of yours can be thwarted, cannot be changed, at all.

Psalm 33:10–11 The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” His plans, his purposes are fixed. From generation to generation, his plans are not changing

2  God is approachable. 
God delights in revealing Himself to those who are bold enough to bother Him. 

A God invites us to bother Him anytime… 
1 It is never too late. 
2 It is never too early. 

B God invites us to bother Him in everything… 
1 There is nothing too small
2 There is nothing too great

3 God is active. 
The picture we need to see… 
A Our God is active before you even say a word to Him.
B Approach God in prayer, like he’s active..



4 God is not asleep
A The privilege we need to embrace… 
Intercession is the means by which we participate in the activity of God in other people’s lives. 
B The promise we need to remember… 
C Prayer to God on behalf of others is never, never in vain. 

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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				<title><![CDATA[Desire: Do We Want Him?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Desire: Do We Want Him?
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
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LUKE 11:2-4
And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Desire: Do We Want Him?
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LUKE 11:2-4
And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”

I Two Primary Truths

1 Desire for God is the heart of prayer.
Now Jesus[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.”
2  A Desire for God is the secret to prayer.
	A Make your wants God’s wants.
B We have the freedom to go to God and ask for whatever you want, and He will give it to you. 

II Four Primary Requests From Luke 11:2–4

1 Ask God for His glory.”
A He is the holy one
 	B He is the coming King.
2 God, make your name hallowed. 

Pray for God’s name to be known around the world.

3 Ask God for his gifts.
A He satisfies our hunger
B He sustains our faith
C Look to Him to give us the gifts we need

III Ask God for his grace.

And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. (Luke 11:4)

1 We ask God for His gifts because only He can give them
2 We can pray “Forgive us our sins,” and knowing that we have a hearing with Him.
3 The more we walk with God in prayer, the more we connect with Him in prayer, 



IV Ask God for His guidance.
And lead us not into temptation. (Luke 11:4c)
1  We are prone to wander,
2  Apart from Christ, we are powerless against temptation.

We want your guidance because we know that ours is so limited in scope. 

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
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				<description><![CDATA[Desire: Do We Want Him?
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WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
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LUKE 11:2-4
And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”

I Two Primary Truths

1 Desire for God is the heart of prayer.
Now Jesus[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.”
2  A Desire for God is the secret to prayer.
	A Make your wants God’s wants.
B We have the freedom to go to God and ask for whatever you want, and He will give it to you. 

II Four Primary Requests From Luke 11:2–4

1 Ask God for His glory.”
A He is the holy one
 	B He is the coming King.
2 God, make your name hallowed. 

Pray for God’s name to be known around the world.

3 Ask God for his gifts.
A He satisfies our hunger
B He sustains our faith
C Look to Him to give us the gifts we need

III Ask God for his grace.

And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. (Luke 11:4)

1 We ask God for His gifts because only He can give them
2 We can pray “Forgive us our sins,” and knowing that we have a hearing with Him.
3 The more we walk with God in prayer, the more we connect with Him in prayer, 



IV Ask God for His guidance.
And lead us not into temptation. (Luke 11:4c)
1  We are prone to wander,
2  Apart from Christ, we are powerless against temptation.

We want your guidance because we know that ours is so limited in scope. 

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Matthew 16 Friday Night Bible Study]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[he Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs
16 And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered them,[a] “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ 3 And in...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[he Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs
16 And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered them,[a] “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ 3 And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. 4 An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” So he left them and departed.

The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
5 When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 Jesus said to them, “Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 7 And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.” 8 But Jesus, aware of this, said, “O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread? 9 Do you not yet perceive? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you gathered? 10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered? 11 How is it that you fail to understand that I did not speak about bread? Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 12 Then they understood that he did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock[b] I will build my church, and the gates of hell[c] shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed[d] in heaven.” 20 Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord![e] This shall never happen to you.” 23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance[f] to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life[g] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done....]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[he Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs
16 And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered them,[a] “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ 3 And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. 4 An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” So he left them and departed.

The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
5 When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 Jesus said to them, “Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 7 And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.” 8 But Jesus, aware of this, said, “O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread? 9 Do you not yet perceive? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you gathered? 10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered? 11 How is it that you fail to understand that I did not speak about bread? Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 12 Then they understood that he did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock[b] I will build my church, and the gates of hell[c] shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed[d] in heaven.” 20 Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord![e] This shall never happen to you.” 23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance[f] to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life[g] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. 28 Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Desperately pray]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Desperation: Do We Need Him?
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 Luke 11:1–13
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 Luke 11:1–13
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” 5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence[c] he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for[d] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

Luke 11:1 Asks Why Pray?

1 To express the depth of our need before God.

2 To explore the mystery of intimacy with God.
And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:5-6)


3 To experience the power of being used by God.
A The design of prayer is two-fold
I We get to help.
Ii We get to help in such a way that He gets the glory.

The Power of Prayer
A The power of prayer is useless.
B Prayer is a means by which we encounter, we connect to the living God of the universe

God Will Guide Our Prayers
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				<description><![CDATA[Desperation: Do We Need Him?
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 Luke 11:1–13
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” 5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence[c] he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for[d] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

Luke 11:1 Asks Why Pray?

1 To express the depth of our need before God.

2 To explore the mystery of intimacy with God.
And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:5-6)


3 To experience the power of being used by God.
A The design of prayer is two-fold
I We get to help.
Ii We get to help in such a way that He gets the glory.

The Power of Prayer
A The power of prayer is useless.
B Prayer is a means by which we encounter, we connect to the living God of the universe

God Will Guide Our Prayers
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				<title><![CDATA[Undeserving Sinners United and Sustained by Unfathomable Mercy]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Undeserving Sinners United and Sustained by Unfathomable Mercy
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We want our community to be gospel-formed.
We want our worship to...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Undeserving Sinners United and Sustained by Unfathomable Mercy
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We want our community to be gospel-formed.
We want our worship to be God-centered
 We want our community to be gospel-formed

The whole point of the book is to show how the church ought to behave, and how the gospel transforms the church’s behavior. 

 What sustains us as the church is perseverance in the gospel.



Persevere in the gospel.
3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship[a] from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions. 8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,[b] liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound[c] doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.  (I Timothy 1:3-11)
12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 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. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.[d] Amen.

18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.   (I Tim. 1:12-20)

I. We guard the gospel.
A Make sure people aren’t teaching different doctrine. 
B Make sure the gospel is right in the church

 1 We must not add to the law’s demands. 
A God’s law is intended to show us God’s restraint of sin.

Romans 7: 7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.

B The law leads us to see Christ is the supreme law keeper. 

II. How We celebrate the gospel.


I Timothy 1:15 The sayin...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Undeserving Sinners United and Sustained by Unfathomable Mercy
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

We want our community to be gospel-formed.
We want our worship to be God-centered
 We want our community to be gospel-formed

The whole point of the book is to show how the church ought to behave, and how the gospel transforms the church’s behavior. 

 What sustains us as the church is perseverance in the gospel.



Persevere in the gospel.
3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship[a] from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions. 8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,[b] liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound[c] doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.  (I Timothy 1:3-11)
12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 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. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.[d] Amen.

18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.   (I Tim. 1:12-20)

I. We guard the gospel.
A Make sure people aren’t teaching different doctrine. 
B Make sure the gospel is right in the church

 1 We must not add to the law’s demands. 
A God’s law is intended to show us God’s restraint of sin.

Romans 7: 7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.

B The law leads us to see Christ is the supreme law keeper. 

II. How We celebrate the gospel.


I Timothy 1:15 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 This gospel is incarnational, yet undeniable.
2 The grace of God is unconditional
3 The purpose of God’s grace toward Paul was to demonstrate God’s patience to you
4 God’s grace leads to God’s praise.

III. How We Fight for the gospel.

This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they may learn not to blaspheme. (I Timothy 1:18-20)

1 What enables us to persevere is the reality that Christ has given His body and shed His blood. 
2 We, through grace alone, by faith alone have been made right with God.
3 We are hidden with Christ in His life, His death, and His resurrection.

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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pray Desperately 2
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I. Acts 2:42 Reminds Us the Importance of Praying Together
1 The Savior interceded for us.
John 17:9-17 9 I am p...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pray Desperately 2
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I. Acts 2:42 Reminds Us the Importance of Praying Together
1 The Savior interceded for us.
John 17:9-17 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.[a] 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them[b] in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself,[c] that they also may be sanctified[d] in truth.

2. The Savior still intercedes for us 

1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

Romans 8:34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

II. Acts 2:42 Reminds Us be Devoted to Prayer
Acts 2:42  And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers
1 Prayer was at the center of their community.

2 Intercession changes us.
	A We begin to see God’s heart for people
	B We begin to feel what God feels 
	C We begin to see with God’s perspective.
3 Prayer was at the center of the way they interacted with each other.


One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, ‘Look at us!’ So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’ Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God (Acts 3:1—8)




Acts 2:42 Leads Us to Pray for Our Community
1 God Invites you to Pray for Our Community
2 God uses Prayer to change us 
The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour[b] to pray. 10 And he became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into a...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Pray Desperately 2
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I. Acts 2:42 Reminds Us the Importance of Praying Together
1 The Savior interceded for us.
John 17:9-17 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.[a] 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them[b] in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself,[c] that they also may be sanctified[d] in truth.

2. The Savior still intercedes for us 

1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

Romans 8:34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

II. Acts 2:42 Reminds Us be Devoted to Prayer
Acts 2:42  And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers
1 Prayer was at the center of their community.

2 Intercession changes us.
	A We begin to see God’s heart for people
	B We begin to feel what God feels 
	C We begin to see with God’s perspective.
3 Prayer was at the center of the way they interacted with each other.


One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, ‘Look at us!’ So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’ Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God (Acts 3:1—8)




Acts 2:42 Leads Us to Pray for Our Community
1 God Invites you to Pray for Our Community
2 God uses Prayer to change us 
The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour[b] to pray. 10 And he became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance 11 and saw the heavens opened and something like a great sheet descending, being let down by its four corners upon the earth. 12 In it were all kinds of animals and reptiles and birds of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” 14 But Peter said, “By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.” 15 And the voice came to him again a second time, “What God has made clean, do not call common.” 16 This happened three times, and the thing was taken up at once to heaven. Acts 10:9-16
So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.  (Acts 10:34)
Acts 2:42 Leads Us to Pray for the World
12 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. 4 And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, delivering him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out to the people. 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. (Acts 12:1—5).
1 Pray for the Brethern
2  Pray for the Persecuted3 Pray for the Unreached

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				<title><![CDATA[THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD

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1 Timothy 1:1-2  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD

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1 Timothy 1:1-2  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

OUR WORSHIP
An earthly expression of a heavenly assembly.

Essential components of our worship
1 Adoration
2 Confession
A Confessing our sin in prayer.
B Confessing our salvation in baptism.
3 Instruction
4 Communion
A We remember the body and blood of Jesus.
B We reflect on our sin and on His promises (we feast on His forgiveness of us and His  faithfulness to us!).
C We renew our commitment to Christ and each other.
D We rejoice because He has set us free… and He is coming back.
3 Intercession
4 Commission

Central characteristics of our worship…
1 Divine revelation…
A Worship involves a rhythm of revelation and response.
2 Community participation…
	B We are a community of worshipers, not an audience of spectators.
3 Reverent affection…
C Worship is the awe-filled response of our hearts to the presence of God.
4 Dedicated attention…
A Come prepared.
B Come eager.
C Be here early.
D Stay to the end.

OUR CHURCH…
An earthly outpost of a heavenly kingdom.

1 The setup…
A  A divine word from a chosen apostle.
B A struggling church with a young pastor.
2 We want our worship to be God-centered.	.
A He is our Savior.
B He is our Hope.
C He is our Father.
D He is our Lord.
3 We want our community to be gospel-formed.
A The gospel defines what we believe.
B The gospel affects how we pray.
C The gospel determines how we lead.
D The gospel changes how we relate to one another.
E The gospel revolutionizes how we view possessions.
D The gospel drives how we do mission.

OUR PRAYER…
O God, by Your grace and for Your glory, may Your will be done in The Church at Grace Baptist church, as it is in heaven


GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<description><![CDATA[THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD

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1 Timothy 1:1-2  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

OUR WORSHIP
An earthly expression of a heavenly assembly.

Essential components of our worship
1 Adoration
2 Confession
A Confessing our sin in prayer.
B Confessing our salvation in baptism.
3 Instruction
4 Communion
A We remember the body and blood of Jesus.
B We reflect on our sin and on His promises (we feast on His forgiveness of us and His  faithfulness to us!).
C We renew our commitment to Christ and each other.
D We rejoice because He has set us free… and He is coming back.
3 Intercession
4 Commission

Central characteristics of our worship…
1 Divine revelation…
A Worship involves a rhythm of revelation and response.
2 Community participation…
	B We are a community of worshipers, not an audience of spectators.
3 Reverent affection…
C Worship is the awe-filled response of our hearts to the presence of God.
4 Dedicated attention…
A Come prepared.
B Come eager.
C Be here early.
D Stay to the end.

OUR CHURCH…
An earthly outpost of a heavenly kingdom.

1 The setup…
A  A divine word from a chosen apostle.
B A struggling church with a young pastor.
2 We want our worship to be God-centered.	.
A He is our Savior.
B He is our Hope.
C He is our Father.
D He is our Lord.
3 We want our community to be gospel-formed.
A The gospel defines what we believe.
B The gospel affects how we pray.
C The gospel determines how we lead.
D The gospel changes how we relate to one another.
E The gospel revolutionizes how we view possessions.
D The gospel drives how we do mission.

OUR PRAYER…
O God, by Your grace and for Your glory, may Your will be done in The Church at Grace Baptist church, as it is in heaven


GRACE BAPTIST 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 Mat 14]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[4 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, 4 for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.

6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” 9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted 10 and had John beheaded in the prison. 11 His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother. 12 John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Jesus Walks on the Water
22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

29 “Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

34 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennes...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[4 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, 4 for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.

6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” 9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted 10 and had John beheaded in the prison. 11 His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother. 12 John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Jesus Walks on the Water
22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.

27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

29 “Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

34 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him 36 and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pray Desperately]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pray Desperately
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Three instances where the church was devoted to prayer.

Acts 1:14  They all joined together constantly in prayer....]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pray Desperately
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Three instances where the church was devoted to prayer.

Acts 1:14  They all joined together constantly in prayer.
Acts 2:42 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Acts 6:4 4 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.


I. They Devoted Themselves To Prayer
23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. 25 You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 26 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed one. 27 Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. 28 They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. 29 Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. 30 Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 
ACTS 4:23-31

1 Who did they pray to? 
A We pray to the God who is sovereign over everything in the world.
B We pray to the God who would accomplish his job through

2 Why did they pray?
A They were utterly dependent on God’s power
B They were utterly desperate for God’s grace.
C They were utterly devoted to God’s mission.

3 How did they pray?
A They prayed with structure 
B They prayed with spontaneity. 



4 When did they pray?
A They participated in concentrated prayer
B They participated in continuously prayer

5 Where did they pray?
A They gathered together for prayer 
B They scattered apart for prayer.

6 What did they pray for?
A Pray for the success of God’s word,
B Pray for the needs of each other and the world.
C Pray for the spread of God’s worship

Three challenges for us to grow in our prayer lives.
1 Memorize and pray a verse of scripture each day—all day.         
2 Set aside structured, concentrated time each day to pray for local and global needs around you.
3 Begin to pray on a daily basis: “God, give us the nations, and do it in such a way that only You get the glory.”



GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<description><![CDATA[Pray Desperately
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

Three instances where the church was devoted to prayer.

Acts 1:14  They all joined together constantly in prayer.
Acts 2:42 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Acts 6:4 4 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.


I. They Devoted Themselves To Prayer
23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. 25 You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 26 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed one. 27 Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. 28 They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. 29 Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. 30 Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 
ACTS 4:23-31

1 Who did they pray to? 
A We pray to the God who is sovereign over everything in the world.
B We pray to the God who would accomplish his job through

2 Why did they pray?
A They were utterly dependent on God’s power
B They were utterly desperate for God’s grace.
C They were utterly devoted to God’s mission.

3 How did they pray?
A They prayed with structure 
B They prayed with spontaneity. 



4 When did they pray?
A They participated in concentrated prayer
B They participated in continuously prayer

5 Where did they pray?
A They gathered together for prayer 
B They scattered apart for prayer.

6 What did they pray for?
A Pray for the success of God’s word,
B Pray for the needs of each other and the world.
C Pray for the spread of God’s worship

Three challenges for us to grow in our prayer lives.
1 Memorize and pray a verse of scripture each day—all day.         
2 Set aside structured, concentrated time each day to pray for local and global needs around you.
3 Begin to pray on a daily basis: “God, give us the nations, and do it in such a way that only You get the glory.”



GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<title><![CDATA[The Return of Christ Godliness]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Return of Christ of Godliness
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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I    A Condemnation of the False Teachers

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Return of Christ of Godliness
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I    A Condemnation of the False Teachers

1 The Arguments Against God’s Judgment are Apparently Rational

They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” (4) 

2 The Arguments Against God’s Judgment are Ultimately Moral

Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. (v 3)

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness,     (Rom 1:18)

3 The Arguments Against God’s Judgment are Tragically Fatal

6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. (V 6-7)

II    A Caution for the Unrepentant 
1 God is Exceedingly Patient with Sinners
A This patience is rooted in His love
B This patience is displayed in His delay. 
2 God is not Indefinitely Patient with Sinners

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed” (2 Pet. 3:10).

A Jesus will certainly come. 
B Jesus will Suddenly come.

III A Challenge to the Church
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 
A We Should be a People Whose Priorities Reflect our Beliefs
B We Should be a People Whose Lives Radiate the Gospel
C Our Hearts should  Long for His Coming

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<description><![CDATA[The Return of Christ of Godliness
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


I    A Condemnation of the False Teachers

1 The Arguments Against God’s Judgment are Apparently Rational

They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” (4) 

2 The Arguments Against God’s Judgment are Ultimately Moral

Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. (v 3)

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness,     (Rom 1:18)

3 The Arguments Against God’s Judgment are Tragically Fatal

6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. (V 6-7)

II    A Caution for the Unrepentant 
1 God is Exceedingly Patient with Sinners
A This patience is rooted in His love
B This patience is displayed in His delay. 
2 God is not Indefinitely Patient with Sinners

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed” (2 Pet. 3:10).

A Jesus will certainly come. 
B Jesus will Suddenly come.

III A Challenge to the Church
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 
A We Should be a People Whose Priorities Reflect our Beliefs
B We Should be a People Whose Lives Radiate the Gospel
C Our Hearts should  Long for His Coming

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Parable of the Sower
13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Parable of the Sower
13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.”

10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”

11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables:

“Though seeing, they do not see;
    though hearing, they do not hear or understand.

14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah:

“‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
    you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.
15 For this people’s heart has become calloused;
    they hardly hear with their ears,
    and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
    hear with their ears,
    understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’[a]

16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”

The Parable of the Weeds
24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.

27 “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’

28 “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.

“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’

29 “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together u...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Parable of the Sower
13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.”

10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”

11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables:

“Though seeing, they do not see;
    though hearing, they do not hear or understand.

14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah:

“‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
    you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.
15 For this people’s heart has become calloused;
    they hardly hear with their ears,
    and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
    hear with their ears,
    understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’[a]

16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. 17 For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. 22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”

The Parable of the Weeds
24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.

27 “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’

28 “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.

“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’

29 “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”

The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”

33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds[b] of flour until it worked all through the dough.”

34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. 35 So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet:

“I will open my mouth in parables,
    I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”[c]

The Parable of the Weeds Explained
36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”

37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.

40 “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. 42 They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.

The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

The Parable of the Net
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked.

“Yes,” they replied.

52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

A Prophet Without Honor
53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. 55 “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? 56 Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” 57 And they took offense at him.

But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.”

58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 3]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 3
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

 Five Reasons Why the Word of God Must Be Central in Our Worship
Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 3
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

 Five Reasons Why the Word of God Must Be Central in Our Worship
Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of the Word’s authority.
Because of the Word’s relevance.
Because of the Word’s purpose.
Because of the Word’s effect.
Because of the Word’s effect.
ACTS 2:36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

ACTS 2:37-42 37 Now when mthey heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 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. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” 40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
I.  The Word awakens conviction.
1. Two components of conviction
We realize the gravity of our need.
We realize the greatness of His provision
“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36).
Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins” (Acts 2:38).
2. It’s not until we understand that we stand under the judgment of a holy God that we realize how infinitely precious it is that He forgives us of our sins
II. The Word leads to Conversion.
37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 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. (Acts 2:37–38)
Two Components of Conversion
Repentance 
our minds, 
our hearts, 
our wills.
Turning to Christ.
 III. The Word results in continuation.
“With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’ Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day” (Acts 2:40—41).
We are led by the Spirit.
 We long for the Word
The Bottom Line of Acts 2:14–41 
We will be held accountable for how faithful we were to God’s Word.

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.’
ACTS  2:21-23
Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 3
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

 Five Reasons Why the Word of God Must Be Central in Our Worship
Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of the Word’s authority.
Because of the Word’s relevance.
Because of the Word’s purpose.
Because of the Word’s effect.
Because of the Word’s effect.
ACTS 2:36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

ACTS 2:37-42 37 Now when mthey heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 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. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” 40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
I.  The Word awakens conviction.
1. Two components of conviction
We realize the gravity of our need.
We realize the greatness of His provision
“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36).
Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins” (Acts 2:38).
2. It’s not until we understand that we stand under the judgment of a holy God that we realize how infinitely precious it is that He forgives us of our sins
II. The Word leads to Conversion.
37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 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. (Acts 2:37–38)
Two Components of Conversion
Repentance 
our minds, 
our hearts, 
our wills.
Turning to Christ.
 III. The Word results in continuation.
“With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’ Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day” (Acts 2:40—41).
We are led by the Spirit.
 We long for the Word
The Bottom Line of Acts 2:14–41 
We will be held accountable for how faithful we were to God’s Word.

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.’
ACTS  2:21-23
Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Godliness and the Denial of Christ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Godliness and the Denial of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


I. Cautions Concerning False

1 Don’t Expand the Category of False Teachers Unnecessarily
2...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Godliness and the Denial of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


I. Cautions Concerning False

1 Don’t Expand the Category of False Teachers Unnecessarily
2 Don’t Empty the Category of False Teachers Uncritically

II. What We Learn About False Teachers

1 Their Way is Deception

A He knows how to keep the ungodly under judgment 
 	B He knows how to keep us.

13 Then I said: “Ah, Lord God, behold, the prophets usay to them, ‘You shall not see the sword, nor shall you have famine, but I will give you assured peace in this place.’” 14 And the Lord said to me: “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a lying vision, worthless divination, and ythe deceit of their own minds. 15 Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who prophesy in my name although wI did not send them, and who say, ‘Sword and famine shall not come upon this land’: By sword and famine those prophets shall be consumed. 16 And the people to whom they prophesy shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem, victims of famine and sword, with none to bury them—them, their wives, their sons, and their daughters. For I will pour out their evil upon them

2. Their End is Destruction


1 Destruction for themselves
2 Destruction for their followers
3 Destruction for the church.

III. Reminds us their Need is Transformation

False teachers

1 They are enslaved to the pleasures of this world.
2 They are lacking in the fruit of the gospel.

IV. What We Learn from False Teachers

1 We Learn the Value of Biblical Community
2 We Learn the Danger of Superficial Reformation

V. The Power of Gospel Transformation
1 2ND Peter 2:2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed.
2 What we teach and by how we live—we are going to say something about Jesus.
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Godliness and the Denial of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


I. Cautions Concerning False

1 Don’t Expand the Category of False Teachers Unnecessarily
2 Don’t Empty the Category of False Teachers Uncritically

II. What We Learn About False Teachers

1 Their Way is Deception

A He knows how to keep the ungodly under judgment 
 	B He knows how to keep us.

13 Then I said: “Ah, Lord God, behold, the prophets usay to them, ‘You shall not see the sword, nor shall you have famine, but I will give you assured peace in this place.’” 14 And the Lord said to me: “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a lying vision, worthless divination, and ythe deceit of their own minds. 15 Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who prophesy in my name although wI did not send them, and who say, ‘Sword and famine shall not come upon this land’: By sword and famine those prophets shall be consumed. 16 And the people to whom they prophesy shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem, victims of famine and sword, with none to bury them—them, their wives, their sons, and their daughters. For I will pour out their evil upon them

2. Their End is Destruction


1 Destruction for themselves
2 Destruction for their followers
3 Destruction for the church.

III. Reminds us their Need is Transformation

False teachers

1 They are enslaved to the pleasures of this world.
2 They are lacking in the fruit of the gospel.

IV. What We Learn from False Teachers

1 We Learn the Value of Biblical Community
2 We Learn the Danger of Superficial Reformation

V. The Power of Gospel Transformation
1 2ND Peter 2:2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed.
2 What we teach and by how we live—we are going to say something about Jesus.
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				<title><![CDATA[Speak Boldly Part 2]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 2
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Five reasons why the Scriptures 
must be central to our worship.
Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 2
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Five reasons why the Scriptures 
must be central to our worship.
Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of the Word’s authority.
Because of the Word’s relevance.
Because of the Word’s purpose.
Because of the Word’s effect.

I. Because of the Word’s magnitude.


II. Because of the Word’s authority.

1 There are a lot of folks who think when it comes to preaching that the Word is the diving board
2 Second, many people use the text, the Word of God, as the pool furniture. 
3 The Word as the pool itself.

The role of the Word in the Old Testament and New Testament worship and the role of the Word today.
You had fresh revelation that came from God
Explanation and persuasion

Why would we need to dive into the Word? 
Apart from the Word the preacher is helpless. 
Apart from the Word, the church is powerless.

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42).
Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles” (Acts 2:43)

III. Because of the Word’s relevance.
The Word speaks to contemporary needs.
The Word speaks about eternal promises.

12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words

IV. Because of the Word’s purpose.

To show us the glory of Christ, 
To transform us into the image of Christ.

Three characteristics of Christ are emphasized here. 
Christ is a man accredited by God.
He was a Savior provided by God.
God purposed for His son to die to save us from our sins.

22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. 
3. We focus on God’s stuff instead of good stuff

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[Speak Boldly – Part 2
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Five reasons why the Scriptures 
must be central to our worship.
Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of the Word’s authority.
Because of the Word’s relevance.
Because of the Word’s purpose.
Because of the Word’s effect.

I. Because of the Word’s magnitude.


II. Because of the Word’s authority.

1 There are a lot of folks who think when it comes to preaching that the Word is the diving board
2 Second, many people use the text, the Word of God, as the pool furniture. 
3 The Word as the pool itself.

The role of the Word in the Old Testament and New Testament worship and the role of the Word today.
You had fresh revelation that came from God
Explanation and persuasion

Why would we need to dive into the Word? 
Apart from the Word the preacher is helpless. 
Apart from the Word, the church is powerless.

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” (Acts 2:42).
Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles” (Acts 2:43)

III. Because of the Word’s relevance.
The Word speaks to contemporary needs.
The Word speaks about eternal promises.

12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words

IV. Because of the Word’s purpose.

To show us the glory of Christ, 
To transform us into the image of Christ.

Three characteristics of Christ are emphasized here. 
Christ is a man accredited by God.
He was a Savior provided by God.
God purposed for His son to die to save us from our sins.

22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. 
3. We focus on God’s stuff instead of good stuff

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Godliness and the Word of Christ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Godliness and the Word of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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2 Peter 1:12–21

12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Godliness and the Word of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

2 Peter 1:12–21

12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention has to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God las they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
I  The Word in Our Hands
1 A Divine Revelation in 2 Peter 1:12–21
The Word of God is a divine revelation
2 Peter 1:16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 1:20-21  knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God las they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Men Really did Speak
Men Spoke from God 

2.  2 Peter 1:12–21 Tells of a Coming King
2 Peter 1:17-18  For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain
The Transfiguration served for Peter, James and John, as a foretaste, as a glimpse of the coming of the Son of Man in all of His glory and all of His power
Who Will Judge the World in Righteousness

3. 2 Peter 1:12–21 Tells Us He Willl Save Those Who Take Refuge in Him
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. Psalm 2:12
Two things that this Psalm teaches us
The glory of the gospel, the glory of the Bible is that the King that God has established has died in the place of sinners
We will be spared of His wrath and we will be saved by His death. 
II. The Word in Our Hearts
We Should Hear the Word as Certain News
We Should Hear the Word as Saving News
2 Peter 2:19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention has to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 
We Should Hear the Word as Sustaining News
Pay attention to the Word like a lamp shining in a dark place,
Grace Baptist church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTI...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Godliness and the Word of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

2 Peter 1:12–21

12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention has to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God las they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
I  The Word in Our Hands
1 A Divine Revelation in 2 Peter 1:12–21
The Word of God is a divine revelation
2 Peter 1:16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 1:20-21  knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God las they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Men Really did Speak
Men Spoke from God 

2.  2 Peter 1:12–21 Tells of a Coming King
2 Peter 1:17-18  For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain
The Transfiguration served for Peter, James and John, as a foretaste, as a glimpse of the coming of the Son of Man in all of His glory and all of His power
Who Will Judge the World in Righteousness

3. 2 Peter 1:12–21 Tells Us He Willl Save Those Who Take Refuge in Him
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. Psalm 2:12
Two things that this Psalm teaches us
The glory of the gospel, the glory of the Bible is that the King that God has established has died in the place of sinners
We will be spared of His wrath and we will be saved by His death. 
II. The Word in Our Hearts
We Should Hear the Word as Certain News
We Should Hear the Word as Saving News
2 Peter 2:19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention has to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 
We Should Hear the Word as Sustaining News
Pay attention to the Word like a lamp shining in a dark place,
Grace Baptist church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Fruiday Noght Bib;e study Matthew 111]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[a] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. 6 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”

7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[b] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[c] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,

“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
    who will prepare your way before you.’

11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[d] and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15 He who has ears to hear,[e] let him hear.

16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,

17 “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
    we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”[f]

Woe to Unrepentant Cities
20 Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”

Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest
25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.[g] 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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 ligh...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[a] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. 6 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”

7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[b] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[c] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,

“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
    who will prepare your way before you.’

11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[d] and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15 He who has ears to hear,[e] let him hear.

16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,

17 “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
    we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”[f]

Woe to Unrepentant Cities
20 Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”

Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest
25 At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.[g] 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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.”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Speak Boldly The Centrality of The Word]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The Authority of God’s Word.

Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of the Word’s authority.
Because...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The Authority of God’s Word.

Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of the Word’s authority.
Because of the Word’s relevance.
Because of the Word’s purpose.
Because of the Word’s effect.
Because of the Word’s magnitude.

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” Acts 2:5-13

I Remember the significance of God’s revelation.

Now if His son who is God is the Word, then God is showing that He reveals Himself as the Word of God
2  Remember the seriousness of man’s proclamation.
.
Is our worship and our preaching man-centered or is it God-centered? 
 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. (Acts 2:14

II The importance of a God-centered perspective

1 That’s a God-centered way to look at Scripture and we miss that if we come to it with man centered eyes

2 We need a glimpse of the glory of God, and the majesty of God, and the mercy of God, and the holiness of God and His Word




III Acts 2:14–41 teaches us how to magnify God

1 We magnify God by magnifying His voice.
“Moreover,” the book says in verse 23, “In those days I saw men of Judah who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or the language of one of the other peoples, and did not know how to speak the language of Judah” (Neh. 13:23–24).
2 The preacher’s job is to expose the voice of God
3 The seriousness of man’s proclamation. 

IV A Challenge from Acts 2:14–41
1 Make the Word central in our lives.
2 Hide God’s Word in our Heart

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved

Grace Baptist church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<description><![CDATA[Speak Boldly – Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The Authority of God’s Word.

Because of the Word’s magnitude.
Because of the Word’s authority.
Because of the Word’s relevance.
Because of the Word’s purpose.
Because of the Word’s effect.
Because of the Word’s magnitude.

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” Acts 2:5-13

I Remember the significance of God’s revelation.

Now if His son who is God is the Word, then God is showing that He reveals Himself as the Word of God
2  Remember the seriousness of man’s proclamation.
.
Is our worship and our preaching man-centered or is it God-centered? 
 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. (Acts 2:14

II The importance of a God-centered perspective

1 That’s a God-centered way to look at Scripture and we miss that if we come to it with man centered eyes

2 We need a glimpse of the glory of God, and the majesty of God, and the mercy of God, and the holiness of God and His Word




III Acts 2:14–41 teaches us how to magnify God

1 We magnify God by magnifying His voice.
“Moreover,” the book says in verse 23, “In those days I saw men of Judah who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or the language of one of the other peoples, and did not know how to speak the language of Judah” (Neh. 13:23–24).
2 The preacher’s job is to expose the voice of God
3 The seriousness of man’s proclamation. 

IV A Challenge from Acts 2:14–41
1 Make the Word central in our lives.
2 Hide God’s Word in our Heart

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved

Grace Baptist church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Godliness and the Kingdom of Christ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Godliness and the Kingdom of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
I What 2 Peter 1:1–11 Says About Godliness

1 God Provides Entirely for Godliness (vv.3–4)
Hi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Godliness and the Kingdom of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
I What 2 Peter 1:1–11 Says About Godliness

1 God Provides Entirely for Godliness (vv.3–4)
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

2 We Work Strenuously Toward Godliness (vv. 5–7)
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

II Why Godliness Matters
1 Our Progress in Godliness is Necessary for Assurance of Salvation (vv. 8–10a)
a-8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. 10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling and election

2 Fruitfulness in the gospel is an indicator of spiritual life.
a-Our Progress in Godliness is Necessary for Entrance Into the Kingdom (vv. 10b–11)
For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
 
III How We Should Respond

1 Examine Your Life Carefully
a-2 Corinthians 13:5 : 5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!

2 Exhort One Another Lovingly
a-The truth is most of us are either too hard on ourselves or too easy on ourselves
b-Hebrews 3:13  But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
c-We are our brother’s keeper.

3 Exalt the Savior Passionately 
John 1:16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace

4 Embrace the Gospel Wholeheartedly
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness (v3) 

Grace Baptist church of Second Life
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<description><![CDATA[Godliness and the Kingdom of Christ
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I What 2 Peter 1:1–11 Says About Godliness

1 God Provides Entirely for Godliness (vv.3–4)
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

2 We Work Strenuously Toward Godliness (vv. 5–7)
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

II Why Godliness Matters
1 Our Progress in Godliness is Necessary for Assurance of Salvation (vv. 8–10a)
a-8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. 10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling and election

2 Fruitfulness in the gospel is an indicator of spiritual life.
a-Our Progress in Godliness is Necessary for Entrance Into the Kingdom (vv. 10b–11)
For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
 
III How We Should Respond

1 Examine Your Life Carefully
a-2 Corinthians 13:5 : 5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!

2 Exhort One Another Lovingly
a-The truth is most of us are either too hard on ourselves or too easy on ourselves
b-Hebrews 3:13  But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
c-We are our brother’s keeper.

3 Exalt the Savior Passionately 
John 1:16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace

4 Embrace the Gospel Wholeheartedly
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness (v3) 

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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Matthew 10 Friday Night Bible Study]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ 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 brot...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 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.

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’[c] 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers,[d] cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. 9 Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics[e] or sandals or a staff, for the laborer deserves his food. 11 And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. 12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. 15 Truly, I say to you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.

Persecution Will Come
16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. 19 When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. 20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 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.

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.

Have No Fear
26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.[h] 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?[i] And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32 So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge be...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ 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.

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles
5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’[c] 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers,[d] cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. 9 Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics[e] or sandals or a staff, for the laborer deserves his food. 11 And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. 12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. 15 Truly, I say to you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.

Persecution Will Come
16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. 19 When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. 20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 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.

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.

Have No Fear
26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.[h] 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?[i] And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32 So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, 33 but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.

Not Peace, but a Sword
34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. 37 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Rewards
40 “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. 41 The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person's reward. 42 And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:51:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Church on Mission]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Church on Mission
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Our Prayer: God, awaken our affections…
The driving force behind the mission of the early church was the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Church on Mission
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Our Prayer: God, awaken our affections…
The driving force behind the mission of the early church was the person of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the risen Savior.
Jesus is the exalted Lord.
Jesus is the coming King.

Passion for the kingdom is fueled by passion for the King.
…so that we obey Your Spirit
The Holy Spirit enables us to…
Experience God’s presence.
Obey God’s commands.
Fulfill God’s purpose.
When the Spirit fills the church…
The church stands in awe.
The world stands amazed.
and surrender to Your worldwide mission.
The priorities of the church:
Speak boldly.
Care sacrificially.
Worship wholeheartedly.
Pray desperately.
Multiply exponentially.
God promises to bless the church that works according to His plan.
The Bottom Line:
The Spirit wants Second Life and the world for Christ.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[The Church on Mission
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Our Prayer: God, awaken our affections…
The driving force behind the mission of the early church was the person of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the risen Savior.
Jesus is the exalted Lord.
Jesus is the coming King.

Passion for the kingdom is fueled by passion for the King.
…so that we obey Your Spirit
The Holy Spirit enables us to…
Experience God’s presence.
Obey God’s commands.
Fulfill God’s purpose.
When the Spirit fills the church…
The church stands in awe.
The world stands amazed.
and surrender to Your worldwide mission.
The priorities of the church:
Speak boldly.
Care sacrificially.
Worship wholeheartedly.
Pray desperately.
Multiply exponentially.
God promises to bless the church that works according to His plan.
The Bottom Line:
The Spirit wants Second Life and the world for Christ.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TEACH THE WORD]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[TEACH THE WORD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



Components of Disciple-Making
SHARE THE WORD…
SHOW THE WORD…
TEACH THE WORD…

How do we teach the Word to th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[TEACH THE WORD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



Components of Disciple-Making
SHARE THE WORD…
SHOW THE WORD…
TEACH THE WORD…

How do we teach the Word to the people God has given to us?

I. We value God’s Word as a gift.
He has revealed His will to us.
He has entrusted His truth to us.

II. We experience the effects of God’s Word.
His truth satisfies us in the world.
His truth separates us from the world.
His truth sanctifies us for the world.

III. We reproduce God’s Word for the salvation of others.

We listen in order to teach the Word.
We look for opportunities to share the Word.
We live in a way that shows the Word.

So What Now?
Who can I teach the Word to this week?
How can I teach them the Word?
Will His Word stop with me or spread through me?

GRACE BAPTIST OF SECOND LIFE 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[TEACH THE WORD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



Components of Disciple-Making
SHARE THE WORD…
SHOW THE WORD…
TEACH THE WORD…

How do we teach the Word to the people God has given to us?

I. We value God’s Word as a gift.
He has revealed His will to us.
He has entrusted His truth to us.

II. We experience the effects of God’s Word.
His truth satisfies us in the world.
His truth separates us from the world.
His truth sanctifies us for the world.

III. We reproduce God’s Word for the salvation of others.

We listen in order to teach the Word.
We look for opportunities to share the Word.
We live in a way that shows the Word.

So What Now?
Who can I teach the Word to this week?
How can I teach them the Word?
Will His Word stop with me or spread through me?

GRACE BAPTIST OF SECOND LIFE 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[fri nihjt ible studt matt 9]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[9 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[9 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, knowing[a] their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 7 And he rose and went home. 8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Jesus Calls Matthew
9 As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.

10 And as Jesus[b] reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12 But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

A Question About Fasting
14 Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast,[c] but your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. 16 No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch tears away from the garment, and a worse tear is made. 17 Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed. But new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.”

A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. 20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, 21 for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” 22 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly[d] the woman was made well. 23 And when Jesus came to the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26 And the report of this went through all that district.

Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
27 And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” 28 When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” 30 And...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[9 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” 3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, knowing[a] their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? 5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 7 And he rose and went home. 8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Jesus Calls Matthew
9 As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.

10 And as Jesus[b] reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12 But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

A Question About Fasting
14 Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast,[c] but your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. 16 No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch tears away from the garment, and a worse tear is made. 17 Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed. But new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.”

A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. 20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, 21 for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” 22 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly[d] the woman was made well. 23 And when Jesus came to the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26 And the report of this went through all that district.

Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
27 And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” 28 When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” 30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, “See that no one knows about it.” 31 But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

Jesus Heals a Man Unable to Speak
32 As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him. 33 And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” 34 But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.”

The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few
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.”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Passionate about the Church Phil. 4:1-3]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Passionate about the Church Phil. 4:1-3
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I.	 The Delight of Paul 
Their Position 
The Affection 
Their Contribution 
The Ex...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Passionate about the Church Phil. 4:1-3
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I.	 The Delight of Paul 
Their Position 
The Affection 
Their Contribution 
The Exhortation

(1) Therefore, my brothers,whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

II. The Desire of Paul 
A Struggle 
The Solution

 (2) I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

III.	 The Devotion of Paul 
Their Submission
 Their Significance 
Their Solidarity 
Their Security
3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b] help these women, who have labored[c] side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 

GRACE BAPTIST OF Second Life



GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<description><![CDATA[Passionate about the Church Phil. 4:1-3
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I.	 The Delight of Paul 
Their Position 
The Affection 
Their Contribution 
The Exhortation

(1) Therefore, my brothers,whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

II. The Desire of Paul 
A Struggle 
The Solution

 (2) I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

III.	 The Devotion of Paul 
Their Submission
 Their Significance 
Their Solidarity 
Their Security
3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b] help these women, who have labored[c] side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 

GRACE BAPTIST OF Second Life



GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<title><![CDATA[SHOW THE WORD]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[SHOW THE WORD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

How do we show the Word to the people God has given to us?

I. We display His character to them

1, We are all His...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SHOW THE WORD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

How do we show the Word to the people God has given to us?

I. We display His character to them

1, We are all His representatives.
2, We have all His resources.
3, The world longs to see a demonstration of Christ that  accompanies our explanation of Christ.

II. We live for His glory through them.

1, Set your focus on them.
2, See the world through them
3, Stake your life on them

III. We nurture His holiness in them

1, We need to avoid the extremes
1, Total separation from the world.
2, Total saturation in the world.

2, We need to accept the responsibility
Total sacrifice for the world

IV. So What Now?

1, Who can I show the Word to?
2, How can I show them the Word?
3, What do I need to sacrifice in order to show them the Word?


GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[SHOW THE WORD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live

How do we show the Word to the people God has given to us?

I. We display His character to them

1, We are all His representatives.
2, We have all His resources.
3, The world longs to see a demonstration of Christ that  accompanies our explanation of Christ.

II. We live for His glory through them.

1, Set your focus on them.
2, See the world through them
3, Stake your life on them

III. We nurture His holiness in them

1, We need to avoid the extremes
1, Total separation from the world.
2, Total saturation in the world.

2, We need to accept the responsibility
Total sacrifice for the world

IV. So What Now?

1, Who can I show the Word to?
2, How can I show them the Word?
3, What do I need to sacrifice in order to show them the Word?


GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MATTHEW 8]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[8 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper[a] came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 3 And Jesus[b] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be cle...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[8 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper[a] came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 3 And Jesus[b] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to them.”

The Faith of a Centurion
5 When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, 6 “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my servant,[c] ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” 10 When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel[d] have I found such faith. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[8 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper[a] came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 3 And Jesus[b] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to them.”

The Faith of a Centurion
5 When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, 6 “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my servant,[c] ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” 10 When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel[d] have I found such faith. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SHARE THE WORD]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



The Work of Jesus…

The strategy of Jesus on earth revolved around two main aspects:
John 19:30—A message of redemption.
John...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



The Work of Jesus…

The strategy of Jesus on earth revolved around two main aspects:
John 19:30—A message of redemption.
John 17:4—A method of reproduction.

In John 17, Jesus never mentions the miracles he performed or the multitudes to whom he preached, but over 40 times he mentions the men whom God had given him out of the world!

Jesus’ strategy depended on a few disciples’ faithfulness to advance the message of redemption by following His method of reproduction.

The urgent need…
	 If we do not reproduce ourselves in disciple-making, then we will do a  pitiful job of advancing the message of redemption.

The urgent question…

Will we be faithful to obey His plan?

The Foundation of Disciple-Making…

God is glorified in the completion of the Incarnation.
God is glorified in the continuation of the Incarnation.

The First Component of Disciple-Making: SHARE THE WORD…

Our confidence in sharing the Word is grounded in God’s sovereignty, not our savvy.

He gives us the people.
He gives us the words.
He gives us the authority.

When we share the Word, we share eternal life, not religious laws.

If we share laws…
 • We need to have programs.
 • We need to memorize presentations.
 • We need to organize projects.


If we share life…
We need only to know a Person

Sharing the Word is designed to humble us and honor Christ.
	 
The Comforting Truths:

Christ is exalted through our weakness.
People are saved through our witness.

The Challenging Question:
Will we live so that Christ receives glory in others?

So What Now…
Do you know the Word?
Will you share the Word?
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



The Work of Jesus…

The strategy of Jesus on earth revolved around two main aspects:
John 19:30—A message of redemption.
John 17:4—A method of reproduction.

In John 17, Jesus never mentions the miracles he performed or the multitudes to whom he preached, but over 40 times he mentions the men whom God had given him out of the world!

Jesus’ strategy depended on a few disciples’ faithfulness to advance the message of redemption by following His method of reproduction.

The urgent need…
	 If we do not reproduce ourselves in disciple-making, then we will do a  pitiful job of advancing the message of redemption.

The urgent question…

Will we be faithful to obey His plan?

The Foundation of Disciple-Making…

God is glorified in the completion of the Incarnation.
God is glorified in the continuation of the Incarnation.

The First Component of Disciple-Making: SHARE THE WORD…

Our confidence in sharing the Word is grounded in God’s sovereignty, not our savvy.

He gives us the people.
He gives us the words.
He gives us the authority.

When we share the Word, we share eternal life, not religious laws.

If we share laws…
 • We need to have programs.
 • We need to memorize presentations.
 • We need to organize projects.


If we share life…
We need only to know a Person

Sharing the Word is designed to humble us and honor Christ.
	 
The Comforting Truths:

Christ is exalted through our weakness.
People are saved through our witness.

The Challenging Question:
Will we live so that Christ receives glory in others?

So What Now…
Do you know the Word?
Will you share the Word?
]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GUIDED GIARDED AND GUARANTEED]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Guided, Guarded, and Guaranteed
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I. A Pattern to Follow
17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guided, Guarded, and Guaranteed
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I. A Pattern to Follow
17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
A. The Audience
B. The Appeal
C. The Attention

II. A Posture to Resist
18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 

A. Their Defiance
B. Their Dominance
C. Their Depravity
D. Their Destruction

III. A Position to Enjoy 

20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

A. Our Citizenship
B. Our Confidence
C. Our Comfort

Conclusion

A. Resist the rebellion of modern culture.
B. Staying true to the Lord, 
C. We anxiously await His appearing!

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Guided, Guarded, and Guaranteed
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I. A Pattern to Follow
17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
A. The Audience
B. The Appeal
C. The Attention

II. A Posture to Resist
18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 

A. Their Defiance
B. Their Dominance
C. Their Depravity
D. Their Destruction

III. A Position to Enjoy 

20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

A. Our Citizenship
B. Our Confidence
C. Our Comfort

Conclusion

A. Resist the rebellion of modern culture.
B. Staying true to the Lord, 
C. We anxiously await His appearing!

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Simple Words]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Two Simple Words
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Who’s the “Me” that’s being followed here?
The Savior 
The Messiah, 
The Promised One
 Jesus does not need yo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two Simple Words
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Who’s the “Me” that’s being followed here?
The Savior 
The Messiah, 
The Promised One
 Jesus does not need your acceptance.
We need him. 
Matthew 4:13–14: 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled
Follow
To follow Jesus means to live with radical abandonment for His glory. 
Follow Me means leaving behind
For all who follow Jesus, comfort and certainty in this world are no longer your concern
Abandon all
Our possessions, 
Our position.
Our Safety
Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Consider the cost of discipleship.
We have found Someone Who is worth losing everything for
To live with joyful dependence on His grace. 
To live with faithful adherence to His person. 
To live with total trust in His authority. 
 How To live with urgent obedience to His mission. 
Consider the cost of non-discipleship.
We miss out on the abundance, and the joy, and the peace, and the satisfaction, and the power that Jesus has promised to all who will leave behind, let go of amll things and cling to Him
GRACE BAPTIST 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[Two Simple Words
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Who’s the “Me” that’s being followed here?
The Savior 
The Messiah, 
The Promised One
 Jesus does not need your acceptance.
We need him. 
Matthew 4:13–14: 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled
Follow
To follow Jesus means to live with radical abandonment for His glory. 
Follow Me means leaving behind
For all who follow Jesus, comfort and certainty in this world are no longer your concern
Abandon all
Our possessions, 
Our position.
Our Safety
Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Consider the cost of discipleship.
We have found Someone Who is worth losing everything for
To live with joyful dependence on His grace. 
To live with faithful adherence to His person. 
To live with total trust in His authority. 
 How To live with urgent obedience to His mission. 
Consider the cost of non-discipleship.
We miss out on the abundance, and the joy, and the peace, and the satisfaction, and the power that Jesus has promised to all who will leave behind, let go of amll things and cling to Him
GRACE BAPTIST OF SECOND LIFE 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Don't Waste your life part 2]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Don’t Waste Your Life – Part 2 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 3:1—14 
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Don’t Waste Your Life – Part 2 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 3:1—14 
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh – though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and may be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 

I. Four Characteristics in Philippians 3:1—14 

1.They treasure Christ above everything this world has to offer.
2. They trust in Christ to provide everything they could ever need. 
3. They pursue Christ with obsessive passion.
4. They look forward to the prize of his praise.

II. They trust in Christ to provide everything they could ever need. 

Philippians 3:9–10
9 and be found in him, not having fa righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

His righteousness covers all of our sin
22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they offspring of Abraham? So am I. 23 Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one—I am talking like a madman—with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death. 24 Five times I received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I was adrift at sea; 26 on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers; 27 in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food,1 in cold and exposure. 28 And, apart from o...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Don’t Waste Your Life – Part 2 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 3:1—14 
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh – though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and may be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 

I. Four Characteristics in Philippians 3:1—14 

1.They treasure Christ above everything this world has to offer.
2. They trust in Christ to provide everything they could ever need. 
3. They pursue Christ with obsessive passion.
4. They look forward to the prize of his praise.

II. They trust in Christ to provide everything they could ever need. 

Philippians 3:9–10
9 and be found in him, not having fa righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

His righteousness covers all of our sin
22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they offspring of Abraham? So am I. 23 Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one—I am talking like a madman—with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death. 24 Five times I received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I was adrift at sea; 26 on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers; 27 in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food,1 in cold and exposure. 28 And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for pall the churches. 2 Corinthians 11:22–28

His power guarantees our resurrection

His satisfaction transcends our suffering. 
Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
If our goal is to minimize suffering and maximize comforts
We will never come to the point where we treasure Christ like He desires to be treasured,
We will never fulfill the Great Commission

III.. Pursuing Christ with obsessive passion

Zealous in running after Christ.
I consider my life worth nothing to me if only I may finish the race, complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of his grace.” Acts 20:24
I have finished the course; I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
 A fresh understanding of the degree to which Christ has followed hard after us. 

IV. They look forward to the prize of his praise.
The prize of running after Christ is taking others along with me and introducing them to Christ

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

This Christian life was intended, but to be lived for the sake of others

V. We Are Distracted
We have given ourselves to good things. 
He is longing for the day when you and I will stand before Him complete

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[Don’t waste your Life Part 1]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Don’t waste your Life Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



One Truth in Philippians 3:1—14 
God longs to, desires to, raise up men and women in His church wh...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Don’t waste your Life Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



One Truth in Philippians 3:1—14 
God longs to, desires to, raise up men and women in His church whose lives count for His glory on the landscape of human history. 

Four Characteristics in Philippians 3:1—14


1,They treasure Christ above everything this world has to offer.
2, They trust in Christ to provide everything they could ever need. 
3, They pursue Christ with obsessive passion.
4, They look forward to the prize of his praise.

The only treasure of the life that counts is Christ. 
v. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 



We have found something worth losing everything for

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.
The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.

Job 19, he says, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and He will stand for me. I’ve lost it all, but I’ve got my Redeemer.”

Grace Baptist Church of SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<description><![CDATA[Don’t waste your Life Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



One Truth in Philippians 3:1—14 
God longs to, desires to, raise up men and women in His church whose lives count for His glory on the landscape of human history. 

Four Characteristics in Philippians 3:1—14


1,They treasure Christ above everything this world has to offer.
2, They trust in Christ to provide everything they could ever need. 
3, They pursue Christ with obsessive passion.
4, They look forward to the prize of his praise.

The only treasure of the life that counts is Christ. 
v. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 



We have found something worth losing everything for

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.
The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.

Job 19, he says, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and He will stand for me. I’ve lost it all, but I’ve got my Redeemer.”

Grace Baptist Church of SL
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<title><![CDATA[The Beatitudes]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Sermon on the Mount
5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Sermon on the Mount
5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Sermon on the Mount
5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free to love]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[REE TO LOVE
Galatians 6:1-10

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Four Enemies of Spiritual Community...
Self-Centeredness.
Self-Righteousness.
Self-Sufficiency....]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[REE TO LOVE
Galatians 6:1-10

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Four Enemies of Spiritual Community...
Self-Centeredness.
Self-Righteousness.
Self-Sufficiency.
Self-Esteem.

One Essential in Spiritual Community
1. Self-Examination.
We combat vain competition with one another through humble confession before God.

Five Commands for Spiritual Community
Confront one another in your sin.
Comfort one another in your struggles.
Share your resources generously.
Sow your resources eternally.
Spend your resources selfless

Grace Baptist Of SL
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<description><![CDATA[REE TO LOVE
Galatians 6:1-10

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Four Enemies of Spiritual Community...
Self-Centeredness.
Self-Righteousness.
Self-Sufficiency.
Self-Esteem.

One Essential in Spiritual Community
1. Self-Examination.
We combat vain competition with one another through humble confession before God.

Five Commands for Spiritual Community
Confront one another in your sin.
Comfort one another in your struggles.
Share your resources generously.
Sow your resources eternally.
Spend your resources selfless

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[Christian Character]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Christian Character
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I) Christian Character means you can be trusted. 


21 For they all seek their own interests, not those o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christian Character
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I) Christian Character means you can be trusted. 


21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 

1, He calls us to a live of Christian character.
2, Jesus honoring Christian character,

II) Christian Character means genuine concern for others.
20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.
1, Christian character means that we become interested about others with a genuine concern.
2, Genuine Christian character does not develop instantly.

III) Christian Character means dedicated service. 


22 But you know Timothy's[d] proven worth, how as a son[e] with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 
1, Seek the things of Jesus Christ rather than your own interest.
2, Commit ourselves to the service of Christ.

Grace Baptist Church of SL
GRACE BAPTIST 
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Christian Character
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



I) Christian Character means you can be trusted. 


21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 

1, He calls us to a live of Christian character.
2, Jesus honoring Christian character,

II) Christian Character means genuine concern for others.
20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.
1, Christian character means that we become interested about others with a genuine concern.
2, Genuine Christian character does not develop instantly.

III) Christian Character means dedicated service. 


22 But you know Timothy's[d] proven worth, how as a son[e] with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 
1, Seek the things of Jesus Christ rather than your own interest.
2, Commit ourselves to the service of Christ.

Grace Baptist Church of SL
GRACE BAPTIST 
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>49:51</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday night bible study  MATT 4]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.’”

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.

Jesus Begins His Ministry
12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
    the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
16 the people dwelling in darkness
    have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
    on them a light has dawned.”

17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[a]

Jesus Calls the First Disciples
18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”[b] 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

Jesus Ministers to Great Crowds
23 And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. 24 So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them. 25 And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[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.’”

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.

Jesus Begins His Ministry
12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
    the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
16 the people dwelling in darkness
    have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
    on them a light has dawned.”

17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[a]

Jesus Calls the First Disciples
18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”[b] 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

Jesus Ministers to Great Crowds
23 And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. 24 So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them. 25 And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free to Live Gal 5  16-]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[FREE TO LIVE
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Christian freedom means to live by faith through the Spirit in hope with love. 
I. “With love” 
We are free from sla...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FREE TO LIVE
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Christian freedom means to live by faith through the Spirit in hope with love. 
I. “With love” 
We are free from slavery to the law but we are free to the slavery of love.    
We are free to desire the good of others as much as our own. 
We are free to care for the needs of others as much as our own.

II. “Through the Spirit”
Three Aspects of Living by the Spirit  

Living out the desires of the Spirit    

1. Living out the desires of the Spirit 
We consistently obey the commands of Christ.             
Christ’s commands are opposed by our sinful nature.             
Christ’s commands cannot be obeyed in our own power.             
Christ’s commands are joyfully accomplished by His Spirit. 

2.  Living under the leadership of the Spirit 
We are helpless to follow in our power.  
We are eagerly led by the Spirit’s power.             
God’s children pursue His Spirit.             
God’s children are not under the law:
Because we are alive by the Spirit.              
Because we enjoy obedience.	 
3. Living with the evidence of the Spirit 
We demonstrate the character of Christ               
Fruit produced by the Spirit does not command performance.               
Fruit produced by the Spirit fulfills the Law.   
Fruit produced by the Spirit proclaims union with Christ. 


III. Two Avenues of Living by the Spirit 
Be victorious over the sinful nature.    
Recognize your heart’s  focus.   
Realize sustaining grace. 

Belong to Christ!  	

Grace Baptist Church of SL
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[FREE TO LIVE
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Christian freedom means to live by faith through the Spirit in hope with love. 
I. “With love” 
We are free from slavery to the law but we are free to the slavery of love.    
We are free to desire the good of others as much as our own. 
We are free to care for the needs of others as much as our own.

II. “Through the Spirit”
Three Aspects of Living by the Spirit  

Living out the desires of the Spirit    

1. Living out the desires of the Spirit 
We consistently obey the commands of Christ.             
Christ’s commands are opposed by our sinful nature.             
Christ’s commands cannot be obeyed in our own power.             
Christ’s commands are joyfully accomplished by His Spirit. 

2.  Living under the leadership of the Spirit 
We are helpless to follow in our power.  
We are eagerly led by the Spirit’s power.             
God’s children pursue His Spirit.             
God’s children are not under the law:
Because we are alive by the Spirit.              
Because we enjoy obedience.	 
3. Living with the evidence of the Spirit 
We demonstrate the character of Christ               
Fruit produced by the Spirit does not command performance.               
Fruit produced by the Spirit fulfills the Law.   
Fruit produced by the Spirit proclaims union with Christ. 


III. Two Avenues of Living by the Spirit 
Be victorious over the sinful nature.    
Recognize your heart’s  focus.   
Realize sustaining grace. 

Belong to Christ!  	

Grace Baptist Church of SL
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 Mathew]]></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>
				<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Humility in Christ Phil 2:5-11]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Humility  of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
What does it mean to humble yourself?
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, (James 4:10) 
He who humbles hi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Humility  of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
What does it mean to humble yourself?
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, (James 4:10) 
He who humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
What Biblical Humility Is Not:

Insecurity
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. (1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV)

2. Indecisiveness
7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[a] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[b] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ 11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (Matthew 11:7-11)

3. Inactivity
“I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV)
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14 ESV)
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7 ESV)
I. Have the same attitude as Jesus (5)
v. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

God is directing you to allow the mind of Christ as revealed in the gospel to form and shape you in your relationships with each other.

II. The humble obedience of Jesus (6-8)
6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
A. He started at the highest place (“equality with God”)
 B. He traveled to the lowest place (“made himself nothing”)
 	1) He became a servant
 	2) He became human
	3) He became obedient to death
The Steps 
1) He became a servant
 2) He became human
3) He became obedient to death
4) He suffered the humiliation of the cross
III. God’s glorious exaltation of Jesus (9-11)
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
 A. God exalted him to the highest place
 B. God gave him the name that is above every name
C. At the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
 D. This all brings glory to God the Father

CONCLUSION:

1) There is no task too small to do for Jesus
2) There is no obedience too difficult tha...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Humility  of Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
What does it mean to humble yourself?
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, (James 4:10) 
He who humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
What Biblical Humility Is Not:

Insecurity
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. (1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV)

2. Indecisiveness
7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[a] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[b] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ 11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (Matthew 11:7-11)

3. Inactivity
“I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10 ESV)
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14 ESV)
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7 ESV)
I. Have the same attitude as Jesus (5)
v. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

God is directing you to allow the mind of Christ as revealed in the gospel to form and shape you in your relationships with each other.

II. The humble obedience of Jesus (6-8)
6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
A. He started at the highest place (“equality with God”)
 B. He traveled to the lowest place (“made himself nothing”)
 	1) He became a servant
 	2) He became human
	3) He became obedient to death
The Steps 
1) He became a servant
 2) He became human
3) He became obedient to death
4) He suffered the humiliation of the cross
III. God’s glorious exaltation of Jesus (9-11)
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
 A. God exalted him to the highest place
 B. God gave him the name that is above every name
C. At the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
 D. This all brings glory to God the Father

CONCLUSION:

1) There is no task too small to do for Jesus
2) There is no obedience too difficult that God requires. 
3) There is no reward so sweet as that which God gives
GRACE BAPTIST OF SECOND LIFE
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Matthew 1   Friday Bible Study ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[1 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...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[1 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.

The Birth of Jesus Christ
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ[e] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed[f] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:

23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
    and they shall call his name Immanuel”

(which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[1 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.

The Birth of Jesus Christ
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ[e] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed[f] to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:

23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
    and they shall call his name Immanuel”

(which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free to Run]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Free to Run
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Galatians 5:1–15 Reveals Why Christ Has Set Us Free
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
For in Christ Jes...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Free to Run
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Galatians 5:1–15 Reveals Why Christ Has Set Us Free
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. 
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. 

GALATIANS 5:1-15
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. 4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified[a] by the law; you have fallen away from grace. 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. 7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion is not from him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump. 10 I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is. 11 But if I, brothers,[b] still preach[c] circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed. 12 I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves! 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.
Two Enemies of Christian Freedom
Legalism :Obey the law and earn favor before God
License : Forget about the law altogether.
Gospel truth is never intended only to be believed. Gospel truth is always intended to be obeyed.
We live by faith.
For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. (Gal. 1:5 )
4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but believes in[a] him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, (Rom. 4:4-5)
Christ will be of no value to you.
We lose the benefits of Christ, and we gain the burden of the law.
We miss the grace of God. 
We live through the Spirit.
We are free to Christ
You’re free to experience the beauty and the glory and the joy of the presence of Christ in your life.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome (1 John 5:3)
We live in hope.
Paul describes the Christian life as waiting.
Freedom is living with eager anticipation for the day when the full realization of the righteousness of Christ is applied in our lives and our salvation is complete.
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. 26 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. (Romans 8:24-26)
We live with love.
In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Free to Run
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Galatians 5:1–15 Reveals Why Christ Has Set Us Free
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. 
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. 

GALATIANS 5:1-15
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. 4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified[a] by the law; you have fallen away from grace. 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. 7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion is not from him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump. 10 I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is. 11 But if I, brothers,[b] still preach[c] circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed. 12 I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves! 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.
Two Enemies of Christian Freedom
Legalism :Obey the law and earn favor before God
License : Forget about the law altogether.
Gospel truth is never intended only to be believed. Gospel truth is always intended to be obeyed.
We live by faith.
For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. (Gal. 1:5 )
4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but believes in[a] him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, (Rom. 4:4-5)
Christ will be of no value to you.
We lose the benefits of Christ, and we gain the burden of the law.
We miss the grace of God. 
We live through the Spirit.
We are free to Christ
You’re free to experience the beauty and the glory and the joy of the presence of Christ in your life.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome (1 John 5:3)
We live in hope.
Paul describes the Christian life as waiting.
Freedom is living with eager anticipation for the day when the full realization of the righteousness of Christ is applied in our lives and our salvation is complete.
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. 26 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. (Romans 8:24-26)
We live with love.
In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. (6) 
Justified by faith alone, but it’s a faith that expresses itself through love. 
9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. 10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him[b] there is no cause for stumbling. 11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. ( 1 John 2:9-11).
 If Christ is in you, then ask Him to produce this kind of love through you
We are free from slavery to the law.
What Does It Mean To Be Free? 
It’s the life of freedom by faith through the Spirit in hope with love. Free to serve each other with selfless love. 
Christian freedom, living by faith, through the Spirit in hope with love.
Grace Baptist of Second Life 

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				<title><![CDATA[unity-in-christ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Plea For Unity
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 2:1
So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Plea For Unity
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 2:1
So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy
JOY
 Joy in Spite of Circumstances
 Joy in Spite of People
The keys to having joy in spite of circumstances 
I rejoice whether I live or die as long as 
Christ is Preached
The Gospel is preached 
The submissive mind is a mind that forgets self and actually serves the Lord and others
J-O-Y 
Jesus 
Others 
Ourselves 
Grounds for Christian unity. 
Encouragement:  coming alongside someone to give assistance
Comfort: 4 But[a] God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved (Eph 2:4-5)
Fellowship: participation in the Spirit
Affection and sympathy,


Philippians 2:2-4
2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
What are we to think the same about? 
The glory of God.
The evangelization of the lost
The unification of the church.
The Same Love 
we should all love God. 
 the same love for our neighbor
Love for the Body 
Two attitudes for unity
Humility: lowliness of mind
Esteeming others as more important than yourself. 

Don’t only look out for your own personal interests; 
For the interests or the needs or concerns of others
Grace Baptist of Second Life 
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Plea For Unity
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 2:1
So, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy
JOY
 Joy in Spite of Circumstances
 Joy in Spite of People
The keys to having joy in spite of circumstances 
I rejoice whether I live or die as long as 
Christ is Preached
The Gospel is preached 
The submissive mind is a mind that forgets self and actually serves the Lord and others
J-O-Y 
Jesus 
Others 
Ourselves 
Grounds for Christian unity. 
Encouragement:  coming alongside someone to give assistance
Comfort: 4 But[a] God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved (Eph 2:4-5)
Fellowship: participation in the Spirit
Affection and sympathy,


Philippians 2:2-4
2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
What are we to think the same about? 
The glory of God.
The evangelization of the lost
The unification of the church.
The Same Love 
we should all love God. 
 the same love for our neighbor
Love for the Body 
Two attitudes for unity
Humility: lowliness of mind
Esteeming others as more important than yourself. 

Don’t only look out for your own personal interests; 
For the interests or the needs or concerns of others
Grace Baptist of Second Life 
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night 2md Timothy12 7:51pm]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teach...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound[a] teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Personal Instructions
9 Do your best to come to me soon. 10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia,[b] Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. 12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. 16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. 21 Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers.[c]

22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.[d]]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[ I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound[a] teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Personal Instructions
9 Do your best to come to me soon. 10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia,[b] Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. 12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. 16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. 21 Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers.[c]

22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.[d]]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Steadfast Church]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Steadfast Church
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



THREE ADMONITIONS 
1. Live consistently
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Chris...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Steadfast Church
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



THREE ADMONITIONS 
1. Live consistently
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel
2. We need to work cooperatively
So that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit
With one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel

3. We need to stand courageously. 
28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.

Three things to remember when you are suffering persecution
It’s a sign, “of salvation, and that of God.”
Persecution separates the wheat from the tares.
It’s a gift and a privilege. 
You’re in good company when you suffer, 


Grace Baptist 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[The Steadfast Church
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



THREE ADMONITIONS 
1. Live consistently
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel
2. We need to work cooperatively
So that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit
With one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel

3. We need to stand courageously. 
28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.

Three things to remember when you are suffering persecution
It’s a sign, “of salvation, and that of God.”
Persecution separates the wheat from the tares.
It’s a gift and a privilege. 
You’re in good company when you suffer, 


Grace Baptist 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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				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 timothy 3]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, withou...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. 6 For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, 7 always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth. 8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith. 9 But they will not get very far, for their folly will be plain to all, as was that of those two men.

All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God
10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom[a] you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God[b] may be complete, equipped for every good work.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. 6 For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, 7 always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth. 8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith. 9 But they will not get very far, for their folly will be plain to all, as was that of those two men.

All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God
10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom[a] you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God[b] may be complete, equipped for every good work.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free as Sons]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[FREE AS SONS

Galatians 3:26-4:7

Salvation in Galatians...

IWe are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
The doctrine of justification…
We are right before God the Judge.
The doctrine of adoption…
We are loved by God the Fa...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FREE AS SONS

Galatians 3:26-4:7

Salvation in Galatians...

IWe are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
The doctrine of justification…
We are right before God the Judge.
The doctrine of adoption…
We are loved by God the Father.

The Adoptive Father...

II. God sent His Son so that we might receive the position of sons.
Adoption requires someone who comes at the right time.
It was the right time theologically.
It was the right time religiously.
It was the right time culturally.
It was the right time politically.
Adoption requires someone who possesses the right qualifications.
Jesus is fully divine.
Jesus is fully human.
Jesus is fully righteous.
Adoption requires someone who has the right resolve.
He determined to redeem us.
He died to rescue us.

III. God sent His Spirit so that we might experience the privileges of sonship.
Because we’ve been adopted, we live with a new identity before God.
We are baptized into Christ.
We are clothed with Christ.
We are united in Christ.
We each belong to Christ.

Because we’ve been adopted, we enjoy intimacy with God.
We were once held captive by His law.
Now we’re captivated by His love
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				<description><![CDATA[FREE AS SONS

Galatians 3:26-4:7

Salvation in Galatians...

IWe are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
The doctrine of justification…
We are right before God the Judge.
The doctrine of adoption…
We are loved by God the Father.

The Adoptive Father...

II. God sent His Son so that we might receive the position of sons.
Adoption requires someone who comes at the right time.
It was the right time theologically.
It was the right time religiously.
It was the right time culturally.
It was the right time politically.
Adoption requires someone who possesses the right qualifications.
Jesus is fully divine.
Jesus is fully human.
Jesus is fully righteous.
Adoption requires someone who has the right resolve.
He determined to redeem us.
He died to rescue us.

III. God sent His Spirit so that we might experience the privileges of sonship.
Because we’ve been adopted, we live with a new identity before God.
We are baptized into Christ.
We are clothed with Christ.
We are united in Christ.
We each belong to Christ.

Because we’ve been adopted, we enjoy intimacy with God.
We were once held captive by His law.
Now we’re captivated by His love
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				<title><![CDATA[The Believer's Death Benefit]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Believers Death Benefits
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Philippians 1:20-26
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be as...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Believers Death Benefits
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Philippians 1:20-26
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not,” or I’m not making it known. What I want to do, I’m not really revealing; I’m not letting you know. Now, notice when he starts in verse 23, “For I am in a strait betwixt two,” I’m hemmed in between two choices, “having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.”

My circumstances 
1. My circumstances have actually strengthened our fellowship together in the gospel. 
2. My circumstances have helped to ground you in the faith of the gospel, 
3. My circumstances have actually helped you to also have the hope of the gospel, the furtherance of the gospel, the spread of the gospel.

Christ be magnified in our bodies
1. Our faith is in Christ, so we love Him, serve Him, and trust Him
2. Our fellowship is with Christ
3 We follow after Christ

Heaven is far better than here on earth. 

21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not,” or I’m not making it known. What I want to do, I’m not really revealing; I’m not letting you know. Now, notice when he starts in verse 23, “For I am in a strait betwixt two,” I’m hemmed in between two choices, “having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 
 Heaven is not just a final destination, it should be a present motivation.

Paul’s testimony
1. I have a hope, 
2. I don’t want to be ashamed,
3. I want Christ to be magnified in my body whether I live or whether I die.

PAUL’S DESIRE
1. I would really like to Depart and be with Christ
a. Unloosing of a prisoner and setting him free
b. The removal of a yoke from an ox.
c. The loosing of a ship from the dock 
d. The breaking up of a tent
 2. To be with Christ

GRACE BAPTIST 
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<description><![CDATA[The Believers Death Benefits
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Philippians 1:20-26
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not,” or I’m not making it known. What I want to do, I’m not really revealing; I’m not letting you know. Now, notice when he starts in verse 23, “For I am in a strait betwixt two,” I’m hemmed in between two choices, “having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.”

My circumstances 
1. My circumstances have actually strengthened our fellowship together in the gospel. 
2. My circumstances have helped to ground you in the faith of the gospel, 
3. My circumstances have actually helped you to also have the hope of the gospel, the furtherance of the gospel, the spread of the gospel.

Christ be magnified in our bodies
1. Our faith is in Christ, so we love Him, serve Him, and trust Him
2. Our fellowship is with Christ
3 We follow after Christ

Heaven is far better than here on earth. 

21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not,” or I’m not making it known. What I want to do, I’m not really revealing; I’m not letting you know. Now, notice when he starts in verse 23, “For I am in a strait betwixt two,” I’m hemmed in between two choices, “having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 
 Heaven is not just a final destination, it should be a present motivation.

Paul’s testimony
1. I have a hope, 
2. I don’t want to be ashamed,
3. I want Christ to be magnified in my body whether I live or whether I die.

PAUL’S DESIRE
1. I would really like to Depart and be with Christ
a. Unloosing of a prisoner and setting him free
b. The removal of a yoke from an ox.
c. The loosing of a ship from the dock 
d. The breaking up of a tent
 2. To be with Christ

GRACE BAPTIST 
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Free in Christ Galatians 3]]></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 YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

I. God’s Covenant with Abraham

Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Free in Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

I. God’s Covenant with Abraham

Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by[a] the flesh? 4 Did you suffer[b] so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? 5 Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— 6 just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”?

1 By grace alone, God blesses His people. 
2 Galatians 3 1–25 emphasizes that through faith alone, God’s people receive His blessing. 

II. God’s covenant with Moses.

Gal 3: 15-17  To give a human example, brothers:[f] even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. 16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. 17 This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void.

1 Galatians 3 1–25 shares how we all disobey the law of God. 
2 The law shows us that we have disobeyed it.
3 We all deserve the wrath of God. 

Galatians 3:19 Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made, and it was put in place through angels by an intermediary.

III. God’s covenant through Christ.

1 Jesus fulfills the law of Moses. 
2 Jesus says, “I came to fulfill the law, to complete the law.
3 He obeys the law of God for us
4 He endured the wrath of God for us
6 Jesus completes the promise to Abraham. 

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[Free in Christ
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

I. God’s Covenant with Abraham

Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by[a] the flesh? 4 Did you suffer[b] so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? 5 Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— 6 just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”?

1 By grace alone, God blesses His people. 
2 Galatians 3 1–25 emphasizes that through faith alone, God’s people receive His blessing. 

II. God’s covenant with Moses.

Gal 3: 15-17  To give a human example, brothers:[f] even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified. 16 Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. 17 This is what I mean: the law, which came 430 years afterward, does not annul a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to make the promise void.

1 Galatians 3 1–25 shares how we all disobey the law of God. 
2 The law shows us that we have disobeyed it.
3 We all deserve the wrath of God. 

Galatians 3:19 Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made, and it was put in place through angels by an intermediary.

III. God’s covenant through Christ.

1 Jesus fulfills the law of Moses. 
2 Jesus says, “I came to fulfill the law, to complete the law.
3 He obeys the law of God for us
4 He endured the wrath of God for us
6 Jesus completes the promise to Abraham. 

Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
PODCAST HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Freed Through Faith]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Freed Through Faith
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


A picture of legalism (Galatians 2:1—10)
Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnab...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Freed Through Faith
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


A picture of legalism (Galatians 2:1—10)
Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain. 3 But even Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. 4 Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— 5 to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. 6 And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me. 7 On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised 8 (for he who worked through Peter for his apostolic ministry to the circumcised worked also through me for mine to the Gentiles), 9 and when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. 10 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
A picture of hypocrisy (Galatians 2:11—14)
11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.[a] 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
A picture of faith (Galatians 2:15—21)
15 We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; 16 yet we know that a person is not justified[b] by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. 17 But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! 18 For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. 19 For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness[c] were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
Faith Alone
 Through faith in Christ, we are accepted before God.
Justification is the gracious act of God.
God of the universe looks upon your life, and by the shed blood of Jesus Christ
Through faith in Ch...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Freed Through Faith
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


A picture of legalism (Galatians 2:1—10)
Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. 2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain. 3 But even Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. 4 Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— 5 to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. 6 And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me. 7 On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised 8 (for he who worked through Peter for his apostolic ministry to the circumcised worked also through me for mine to the Gentiles), 9 and when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. 10 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
A picture of hypocrisy (Galatians 2:11—14)
11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.[a] 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
A picture of faith (Galatians 2:15—21)
15 We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; 16 yet we know that a person is not justified[b] by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. 17 But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! 18 For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. 19 For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness[c] were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
Faith Alone
 Through faith in Christ, we are accepted before God.
Justification is the gracious act of God.
God of the universe looks upon your life, and by the shed blood of Jesus Christ
Through faith in Christ, we are alive to God.
Gal. 2: 20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me
God’s pleasure in you is based on Christ’s performance for you




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				<title><![CDATA[1 timothy 6 FRIDAY NIGHT]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants[a] regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants[a] regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants[a] regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>23:35</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Joy in Spite of Circumstances]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Joy In Spite Of Circumstances
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 1:12-18
2 I want you to know, brothers,[a] that what has happened to me has really served...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joy In Spite Of Circumstances
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
Philippians 1:12-18
2 I want you to know, brothers,[a] that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard[b] and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word[c] without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. 16 The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, 
Philippians 1:19-21
19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
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				<description><![CDATA[Joy In Spite Of Circumstances
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Philippians 1:12-18
2 I want you to know, brothers,[a] that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard[b] and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word[c] without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. 16 The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, 
Philippians 1:19-21
19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
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				<title><![CDATA[FREED BY GRACE]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[FREED BY GRACE

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
BACKGROUND
Acts 15:1 ESV But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumci...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FREED BY GRACE

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
BACKGROUND
Acts 15:1 ESV But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
Acts 15:8-11 8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, 9 and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. 10 Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”

Legalism
Working in our own power. 
Spiritual Disciplines are not about making you pleasing to God
The Grace that saves us is the Grace that sustains us 
IN Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. Colossians 1:29 
For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.  Philippians 1:6
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phillipians 2:12-13
Working according to our own rules.
Working in order to earn God’s favor.




Legalism Destroyed ...
13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. 14 And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born,[d] and who called me by his grace
Galatians 1:13-15
1. The gospel is free.
Gal 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,  
Grace the root of our salvation and peace is the fruit of our salvation.
God’s pleasure in us is based on His performance for us. 
 God the Father has initiated our salvation
Gal 1:4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 
God the Father has initiated our salvation.
A. God the Father has initiated our salvation.
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

This gospel is not invented by man.
This gospel is revealed by God.

B.  This gospel is revealed by God.
God the Son has accomplished our salvation.
God the Father is the initiator of our salvation; 
God the Son has accomplished our salvation. 
“who gave himself for our sins.
Christ has  done everything necessary for our salvation. 
We malign the gospel when we add to grace. 
We misunderstand the gospel when we cheapen grace
We misunderstand the gospel when we cheapen grace
WE MARVEL AT THE GOSPEL WHEN WE TRUST GRACE.

The gospel of grace is a gospel of rescue
The gospel is freeing. By His grace, 
The gospel frees us from sin in this world.
We are free to share with this world.
Galatians 1:15-16 ESV But when h...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[FREED BY GRACE

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
BACKGROUND
Acts 15:1 ESV But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
Acts 15:8-11 8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, 9 and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. 10 Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”

Legalism
Working in our own power. 
Spiritual Disciplines are not about making you pleasing to God
The Grace that saves us is the Grace that sustains us 
IN Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. Colossians 1:29 
For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.  Philippians 1:6
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phillipians 2:12-13
Working according to our own rules.
Working in order to earn God’s favor.




Legalism Destroyed ...
13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. 14 And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born,[d] and who called me by his grace
Galatians 1:13-15
1. The gospel is free.
Gal 1:3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,  
Grace the root of our salvation and peace is the fruit of our salvation.
God’s pleasure in us is based on His performance for us. 
 God the Father has initiated our salvation
Gal 1:4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 
God the Father has initiated our salvation.
A. God the Father has initiated our salvation.
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

This gospel is not invented by man.
This gospel is revealed by God.

B.  This gospel is revealed by God.
God the Son has accomplished our salvation.
God the Father is the initiator of our salvation; 
God the Son has accomplished our salvation. 
“who gave himself for our sins.
Christ has  done everything necessary for our salvation. 
We malign the gospel when we add to grace. 
We misunderstand the gospel when we cheapen grace
We misunderstand the gospel when we cheapen grace
WE MARVEL AT THE GOSPEL WHEN WE TRUST GRACE.

The gospel of grace is a gospel of rescue
The gospel is freeing. By His grace, 
The gospel frees us from sin in this world.
We are free to share with this world.
Galatians 1:15-16 ESV But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone;



Grace Baptist Church of Second Life
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[1 Timothy 5]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[5 Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.

3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[5 Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.

3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day, 6 but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives. 7 Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

9 Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband,[a] 10 and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry 12 and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. 13 Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not. 14 So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander. 15 For some have already strayed after Satan. 16 If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.

17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 19 Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality. 22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23 (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) 24 The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. 25 So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[5 Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.

3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day, 6 but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives. 7 Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

9 Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband,[a] 10 and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry 12 and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. 13 Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not. 14 So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander. 15 For some have already strayed after Satan. 16 If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.

17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 19 Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality. 22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23 (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) 24 The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. 25 So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prison Prayer Phil 1:7-11]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Paul’s Prison Prayer
PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11
 Even as it is meet,” right, “for me to think this of you all, becau...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul’s Prison Prayer
PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11
 Even as it is meet,” right, “for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 8 For God is my record,” or God is my witness, “how greatly I long after you all,” and my King James Bible has, “in the bowels of Jesus Christ,” it would actually be tender mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. 9, “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”

Loving Them
To share God’s grace with them
Even as it is meet,” right, “for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; in as much as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace
Longing and Thinking of them
8 For God is my record,” or God is my witness, “how greatly I long after you all,” 
KJV “in the bowels of Jesus Christ,” 
It would actually be tender mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ.
Praying for Them 
9 “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
5 things we can pray for others 
Pray that their love will grow and overflow.
That ye may approve things that are excellent
A blameless character.
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness,
Pray that others might bring glory and praise to God,
Grace Baptist Podcast
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Paul’s Prison Prayer
PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

PHILIPPIANS 1:7-11
 Even as it is meet,” right, “for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 8 For God is my record,” or God is my witness, “how greatly I long after you all,” and my King James Bible has, “in the bowels of Jesus Christ,” it would actually be tender mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ. 9, “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”

Loving Them
To share God’s grace with them
Even as it is meet,” right, “for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; in as much as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace
Longing and Thinking of them
8 For God is my record,” or God is my witness, “how greatly I long after you all,” 
KJV “in the bowels of Jesus Christ,” 
It would actually be tender mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ.
Praying for Them 
9 “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
5 things we can pray for others 
Pray that their love will grow and overflow.
That ye may approve things that are excellent
A blameless character.
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness,
Pray that others might bring glory and praise to God,
Grace Baptist Podcast
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Love that Lasts]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love that Lasts
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not pe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love that Lasts
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


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
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


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
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night1 Ti,othy 4]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abs...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
6 If you put these things before the brothers,[a] you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[b] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

11 Command and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,[c] so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
6 If you put these things before the brothers,[a] you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[b] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

11 Command and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,[c] so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Confidence in God]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Confidence in God
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Confidence in God
Paul’s confidence was in God for Salvation
God is the one who brings Salvation to completion...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Confidence in God
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Confidence in God
Paul’s confidence was in God for Salvation
God is the one who brings Salvation to completion. 
Sin in the life of the believer breaks fellowship, but it doesn’t mean the loss of sonship. 
Confidence in God:  Assurance
Settled persuasion of mind and will. 
God starts, God continues, and God completes the work
I know that God will not let me go
I. God began a work in them
Who did the work? GOD
God had done a work in them by four things
God chose them, Ephesians 1:4
God called them
He saves us by His grace.
God was keeping them.
God began a work in them.
It was a good work
It was the work of salvation, 
It’s the work of sanctification 
It’s the work of service.

God’s Work is a Good work
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13

II. God will finish the work in them
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24

1. What God calls: God does.
2. Salvation has three tenses: 
I’ve been saved, justification
I’m being saved, sanctification 
I will be saved, glorification. 
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[h] for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
PSALM 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2    He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3  He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord forever.
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<description><![CDATA[Confidence in God
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Confidence in God
Paul’s confidence was in God for Salvation
God is the one who brings Salvation to completion. 
Sin in the life of the believer breaks fellowship, but it doesn’t mean the loss of sonship. 
Confidence in God:  Assurance
Settled persuasion of mind and will. 
God starts, God continues, and God completes the work
I know that God will not let me go
I. God began a work in them
Who did the work? GOD
God had done a work in them by four things
God chose them, Ephesians 1:4
God called them
He saves us by His grace.
God was keeping them.
God began a work in them.
It was a good work
It was the work of salvation, 
It’s the work of sanctification 
It’s the work of service.

God’s Work is a Good work
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13

II. God will finish the work in them
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24

1. What God calls: God does.
2. Salvation has three tenses: 
I’ve been saved, justification
I’m being saved, sanctification 
I will be saved, glorification. 
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[h] for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
PSALM 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2    He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3  He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord forever.
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Love Costs]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love that Costs

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The Illustration
They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people g...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love that Costs

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The Illustration
They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!’ Then the Lord sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, ‘We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take the snakes away from us.’ So Moses prayed for the people. The Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.’ So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived (Num. 21:4–9).
 A Sinful People 
John 3 14–16 Highlights the Israelites’ Lack of Trust Towards God

They distrusted God’s guidance,
They blasphemed God’s greatness
They doubted God’s goodness.
They spurned God’s generosity
 They despised God’s gifts.

 A Sympathetic Provider

Three characteristics of God
The wrath of God
The Mercy of God
The faithfulness of God. 

A Surprising Paradox

They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!’ Then the Lord sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, ‘We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take the snakes away from us.’ So Moses prayed for the people. The Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.’ So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived (Num. 21:4–9).

II. The Invitation

Recognize the Extent of your Rebellion
Jesus uses this illustration to show very clearly that every single person born into this world has been bitten by the fiery serpent of sin and sin’s deadly venom pervades every one of our veins.
Satan had blinded him to the depth of his sinfulness.

III. Love that Costs

Look to the Expression of His Love
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up” (John 3:14).
“I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself” (John 12:32
John 3 14–16 Calls Us to Avoid Distraction from the Adversary

GRACE BAPTIST

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<description><![CDATA[Love that Costs

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The Illustration
They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!’ Then the Lord sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, ‘We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take the snakes away from us.’ So Moses prayed for the people. The Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.’ So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived (Num. 21:4–9).
 A Sinful People 
John 3 14–16 Highlights the Israelites’ Lack of Trust Towards God

They distrusted God’s guidance,
They blasphemed God’s greatness
They doubted God’s goodness.
They spurned God’s generosity
 They despised God’s gifts.

 A Sympathetic Provider

Three characteristics of God
The wrath of God
The Mercy of God
The faithfulness of God. 

A Surprising Paradox

They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!’ Then the Lord sent venomous snakes among them; they bit the people and many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, ‘We sinned when we spoke against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take the snakes away from us.’ So Moses prayed for the people. The Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.’ So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived (Num. 21:4–9).

II. The Invitation

Recognize the Extent of your Rebellion
Jesus uses this illustration to show very clearly that every single person born into this world has been bitten by the fiery serpent of sin and sin’s deadly venom pervades every one of our veins.
Satan had blinded him to the depth of his sinfulness.

III. Love that Costs

Look to the Expression of His Love
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up” (John 3:14).
“I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself” (John 12:32
John 3 14–16 Calls Us to Avoid Distraction from the Adversary

GRACE BAPTIST

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY WITH MORGAN  care]]></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>Fri, 31 May 2024 20:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>49:22</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bound For Joy]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Bound For JoyPhilippians 1:1-6
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The Opening Greeting
1:1-2  Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Ch...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bound For JoyPhilippians 1:1-6
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The Opening Greeting
1:1-2  Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

 Paul’s Gratitude
1:3-5 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now

When God begins a work in your heart, 
God completes and finishes it.
Paul’s great confidence
1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST




WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Bound For JoyPhilippians 1:1-6
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The Opening Greeting
1:1-2  Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

 Paul’s Gratitude
1:3-5 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now

When God begins a work in your heart, 
God completes and finishes it.
Paul’s great confidence
1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
GRACE BAPTIST 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]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love that Captivates
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3424002
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
 http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

John 3:1-10 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish rulin...]]></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. ‘

John 3:10-15 ‘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’”

John 3:16 “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” 

I. The Setup

1. An Infinitely Holy God

“For God so loved the world.

2. A Sinfully Rebellious People

John 3:19 And this is the judgment: qthe light has come into the world, and people loved the 
darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.

John 7:7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil.

II. The Story 

Hosea 2:2-13 Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adulterous look from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. Otherwise I will strip her naked and make her as bare as on the day she was born; I will make her like a desert, turn her into a parched land, and slay her with thirst. I will not show my love to her children, because they are the children of adultery. Their mother has been unfaithful and has conceived them in disgrace. She said, ‘I will go after my lovers, who give me my food and my water, my wool and my linen, my oil and my drink.’ Therefore I will block her path with thorn bushes; I will wall her in so that she cannot find her way. She will chase after her lovers but not catch them; she will look for them but not find them. Then she will say, ‘I will go back to my husband as at first, for then I was better off than now.’ 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—which they used for Baal. “Therefore I will take away my grain when it ripens, and my new wine when it is ready. I will take back my wool and my linen, intended to cover her nake...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Love that Captivates
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
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WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
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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. ‘

John 3:10-15 ‘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’”

John 3:16 “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” 

I. The Setup

1. An Infinitely Holy God

“For God so loved the world.

2. A Sinfully Rebellious People

John 3:19 And this is the judgment: qthe light has come into the world, and people loved the 
darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.

John 7:7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil.

II. The Story 

Hosea 2:2-13 Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adulterous look from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. Otherwise I will strip her naked and make her as bare as on the day she was born; I will make her like a desert, turn her into a parched land, and slay her with thirst. I will not show my love to her children, because they are the children of adultery. Their mother has been unfaithful and has conceived them in disgrace. She said, ‘I will go after my lovers, who give me my food and my water, my wool and my linen, my oil and my drink.’ Therefore I will block her path with thorn bushes; I will wall her in so that she cannot find her way. She will chase after her lovers but not catch them; she will look for them but not find them. Then she will say, ‘I will go back to my husband as at first, for then I was better off than now.’ 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—which they used for Baal. “Therefore I will take away my grain when it ripens, and my new wine when it is ready. I will take back my wool and my linen, intended to cover her nakedness. So now I will expose her lewdness before the eyes of her lovers; no one will take her out of my hands. I will stop all her celebrations: her yearly festivals, her New Moons, her Sabbath days—all her appointed feasts. I will ruin her vines and her fig trees, which she said were her pay from her lovers; I will make them a thicket, and wild animals will devour them. I will punish her for the days she burned incense to the Baals; she decked herself with rings and jewelry, and went after her lovers, but me she forgot,’”  declares the Lord

An Unfaithful People

When He’s talking about Gomer, he’s  talking about His people,

Adulterous
Idolatrous

Deuteronomy 8:11“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,

Deuteronomy 8:19–20 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.

A Story of an Unreasonable God

The initiative is all His.
I will restore and I will protect her.
I will Betroth her

Our only hope is in a love you do not deserve

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 3:16). 

Are you faithfully married to God?”
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				<title><![CDATA[1 Timothy Friday Night Bible Study ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Greeting
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Warning Against False Teacher...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greeting
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Warning Against False Teachers
3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship[a] from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.

8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,[b] liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound[c] doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.

Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 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. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.[d] Amen.

18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Greeting
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Warning Against False Teachers
3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship[a] from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.

8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,[b] liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound[c] doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.

Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 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. 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.[d] Amen.

18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Word Of God Has Visited Us]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Word Of God Has Visited Us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3424002WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

How can men have fellowship with God without God contaminating Himself 
 Jesus reveals...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Word Of God Has Visited Us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3424002WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

How can men have fellowship with God without God contaminating Himself 
 Jesus reveals the presence of God. 
 Jesus reveals the person of God.
 Jesus reveals the glory of God

What we have in Christ
Our greatest need is always a fresh vision of God.
Our need for Christ has to be shown to us by God. 
Only in Christ can we recover all the hope we are meant to have. 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Word Of God Has Visited Us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ 
https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3424002WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

How can men have fellowship with God without God contaminating Himself 
 Jesus reveals the presence of God. 
 Jesus reveals the person of God.
 Jesus reveals the glory of God

What we have in Christ
Our greatest need is always a fresh vision of God.
Our need for Christ has to be shown to us by God. 
Only in Christ can we recover all the hope we are meant to have. 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[exodus 34 bible study]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Moses Makes New Tablets
34 The Lord said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. 2 Be ready by the morning, and come up in the morning to...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moses Makes New Tablets
34 The Lord said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. 2 Be ready by the morning, and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai, and present yourself there to me on the top of the mountain. 3 No one shall come up with you, and let no one be seen throughout all the mountain. Let no flocks or herds graze opposite that mountain.” 4 So Moses cut two tablets of stone like the first. And he rose early in the morning and went up on Mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, and took in his hand two tablets of stone. 5 The Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. 6 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands,[a] forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.” 8 And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped. 9 And he said, “If now I have found favor in your sight, O Lord, please let the Lord go in the midst of us, for it is a stiff-necked people, and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance.”

The Covenant Renewed
10 And he said, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will do marvels, such as have not been created in all the earth or in any nation. And all the people among whom you are shall see the work of the Lord, for it is an awesome thing that I will do with you.

11 “Observe what I command you this day. Behold, I will drive out before you the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 12 Take care, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land to which you go, lest it become a snare in your midst. 13 You shall tear down their altars and break their pillars and cut down their Asherim 14 (for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God), 15 lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and when they whore after their gods and sacrifice to their gods and you are invited, you eat of his sacrifice, 16 and you take of their daughters for your sons, and their daughters whore after their gods and make your sons whore after their gods.

17 “You shall not make for yourself any gods of cast metal.

18 “You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, as I commanded you, at the time appointed in the month Abib, for in the month Abib you came out from Egypt. 19 All that open the womb are mine, all your male[b] livestock, the firstborn of cow and sheep. 20 The firstborn of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb, or if you will not redeem it you shall break its neck. All the firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. And none shall appear before me empty-handed.

21 “Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest. In plowing time and in harvest you shall rest. 22 You shall observe the Feast of Weeks, the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the year's end. 23 Three times in the year shall all your males appear before the Lord God, the God of Israel. 24 For I will cast out nations before you and enla...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Moses Makes New Tablets
34 The Lord said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. 2 Be ready by the morning, and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai, and present yourself there to me on the top of the mountain. 3 No one shall come up with you, and let no one be seen throughout all the mountain. Let no flocks or herds graze opposite that mountain.” 4 So Moses cut two tablets of stone like the first. And he rose early in the morning and went up on Mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, and took in his hand two tablets of stone. 5 The Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. 6 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands,[a] forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.” 8 And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped. 9 And he said, “If now I have found favor in your sight, O Lord, please let the Lord go in the midst of us, for it is a stiff-necked people, and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance.”

The Covenant Renewed
10 And he said, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will do marvels, such as have not been created in all the earth or in any nation. And all the people among whom you are shall see the work of the Lord, for it is an awesome thing that I will do with you.

11 “Observe what I command you this day. Behold, I will drive out before you the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 12 Take care, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land to which you go, lest it become a snare in your midst. 13 You shall tear down their altars and break their pillars and cut down their Asherim 14 (for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God), 15 lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and when they whore after their gods and sacrifice to their gods and you are invited, you eat of his sacrifice, 16 and you take of their daughters for your sons, and their daughters whore after their gods and make your sons whore after their gods.

17 “You shall not make for yourself any gods of cast metal.

18 “You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, as I commanded you, at the time appointed in the month Abib, for in the month Abib you came out from Egypt. 19 All that open the womb are mine, all your male[b] livestock, the firstborn of cow and sheep. 20 The firstborn of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb, or if you will not redeem it you shall break its neck. All the firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. And none shall appear before me empty-handed.

21 “Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest. In plowing time and in harvest you shall rest. 22 You shall observe the Feast of Weeks, the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the year's end. 23 Three times in the year shall all your males appear before the Lord God, the God of Israel. 24 For I will cast out nations before you and enlarge your borders; no one shall covet your land, when you go up to appear before the Lord your God three times in the year.

25 “You shall not offer the blood of my sacrifice with anything leavened, or let the sacrifice of the Feast of the Passover remain until the morning. 26 The best of the firstfruits of your ground you shall bring to the house of the Lord your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk.”

27 And the Lord said to Moses, “Write these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.” 28 So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights. He neither ate bread nor drank water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.[c]

The Shining Face of Moses
29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.[d] 30 Aaron and all the people of Israel saw Moses, and behold, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to come near him. 31 But Moses called to them, and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses talked with them. 32 Afterward all the people of Israel came near, and he commanded them all that the Lord had spoken with him in Mount Sinai. 33 And when Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face.

34 Whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would remove the veil, until he came out. And when he came out and told the people of Israel what he was commanded, 35 the people of Israel would see the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face was shining. And Moses would put the veil over his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sermon from Grace Baptist Church of Second Life's Podcast]]></itunes:subtitle>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Word of God Helps us Pray]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Word Of God Helps Us Pray
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3391856
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Why don’t we pray? 
We don’t pray because we don’t feel like it.
We find prayer ve...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Word Of God Helps Us Pray
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Why don’t we pray? 
We don’t pray because we don’t feel like it.
We find prayer very boring. 
We see it as 1 way communication
 we’ve lost the meaning of prayer. 

Pray Scripture
The Old Testament and New Testaament Saints
Jacob
Moses
David
The Psalms and Proverbs.
Pray the Old Testament prophets
Pray the Gospels
Pray the Letters of the New Testament
The Bible wasn’t written to be studied
When we Pray Scripture:
When we pray Scripture. we pray God’s will
God’s Word triggers memories and ideas and other people to pray for. 
Your Assignment
Pray Romans 12
Romans 12: 1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[d]
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[The Word Of God Helps Us Pray
LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3391856
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
 http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Why don’t we pray? 
We don’t pray because we don’t feel like it.
We find prayer very boring. 
We see it as 1 way communication
 we’ve lost the meaning of prayer. 

Pray Scripture
The Old Testament and New Testaament Saints
Jacob
Moses
David
The Psalms and Proverbs.
Pray the Old Testament prophets
Pray the Gospels
Pray the Letters of the New Testament
The Bible wasn’t written to be studied
When we Pray Scripture:
When we pray Scripture. we pray God’s will
God’s Word triggers memories and ideas and other people to pray for. 
Your Assignment
Pray Romans 12
Romans 12: 1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[d]
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Getting Spiritual Warfare right]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting Spiritual Warfare Right
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3390316
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Luke 11:14—23
14 Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gon...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting Spiritual Warfare Right
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Luke 11:14—23
14 Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” 16 while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. 18 And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. 19 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. 20 But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. 21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe; 22 but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil. 23 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
Luke 11:24—26
24 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ 25 And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. 26 Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there. And the last state of that person is worse than the first.
SATAN
Satan does not have a divided kingdom. 
17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. 

Others Cast out Demons 
“And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. Luke 11:19
Everything that God is for Satan is against
The Adversary
The Slanderer
The Liar
A Lion Seeking whom he may devour
A Serpent
He is a Strong Man
Jesus is Stronger
22 but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil
2 Observations 
It’s impossible to be neutral about Jesus because, you see, there are only two kingdoms? 
We need to stay close to the stronger man 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Getting Spiritual Warfare Right
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3390316
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Luke 11:14—23
14 Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” 16 while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. 18 And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. 19 And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. 20 But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. 21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe; 22 but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil. 23 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
Luke 11:24—26
24 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ 25 And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. 26 Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there. And the last state of that person is worse than the first.
SATAN
Satan does not have a divided kingdom. 
17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. 

Others Cast out Demons 
“And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. Luke 11:19
Everything that God is for Satan is against
The Adversary
The Slanderer
The Liar
A Lion Seeking whom he may devour
A Serpent
He is a Strong Man
Jesus is Stronger
22 but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil
2 Observations 
It’s impossible to be neutral about Jesus because, you see, there are only two kingdoms? 
We need to stay close to the stronger man 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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				<title><![CDATA[The Word of God Transforms us]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Word of God Transforms us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Psalm 1 : 1-6
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Word of God Transforms us
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Psalm 1 : 1-6
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither, whatever they do prospers.
4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. 6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Two men, two paths
Two very different destinations!
The blessed path
The path of the wicked

How we can be transformed by God’s Word by taking the right path



Steps on the way to the path of prosperity and blessing!
1 Have discernment!
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

2. Discipline!
You must be committed to giving God and the Word, as we shall see in a moment, time and energy and focus

3. Meditation
 “In His law he meditates day and night.” 
 

The path of the wicked
They are like chaff that the wind blows away. 
The wicked will not stand in the judgment,

If you want to enjoy the path of the righteous, how do you do that? This is what Jesus said: “Enter by the narrow gate for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter it are many.”
 
The Word of God has such transforming power that when you and I are exposed to it in a meaningful way


Images
An Oak Tree
The streams of water. 

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Word of God Transforms us
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WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Psalm 1 : 1-6
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither, whatever they do prospers.
4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. 6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Two men, two paths
Two very different destinations!
The blessed path
The path of the wicked

How we can be transformed by God’s Word by taking the right path



Steps on the way to the path of prosperity and blessing!
1 Have discernment!
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

2. Discipline!
You must be committed to giving God and the Word, as we shall see in a moment, time and energy and focus

3. Meditation
 “In His law he meditates day and night.” 
 

The path of the wicked
They are like chaff that the wind blows away. 
The wicked will not stand in the judgment,

If you want to enjoy the path of the righteous, how do you do that? This is what Jesus said: “Enter by the narrow gate for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter it are many.”
 
The Word of God has such transforming power that when you and I are exposed to it in a meaningful way


Images
An Oak Tree
The streams of water. 

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Getting Rewards Right  ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting Rewards Right  Matthew 19:29,  Matthew 20:1—16

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The question is how do we interpret this parable?
There...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting Rewards Right  Matthew 19:29,  Matthew 20:1—16

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The question is how do we interpret this parable?
There are those who say, “Oh, the denarius is salvation, and at the end, whether you get saved late in life, whether you get saved early in life doesn’t matter
Well, what it really means is that in the end no matter how long you serve, whether you are faithful or unfaithful you’re going to get the same reward
Well, the only way to look at it is to think that the folks who came at five o’clock worked so hard; they did as much work as those who showed up at six in the morning. 
God is giving them more than they deserve, and I think that really the bottom line is this. What God is dealing with here – what Jesus is dealing with - is the attitude with which we serve.

3 LESSONS 
We should serve God in faith without bargaining.
We must serve him in submission.
Submission without envy.
Submit without envy
We must serve with Thanksgiving and joy rather than grumbling
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard.
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Getting Rewards Right  Matthew 19:29,  Matthew 20:1—16

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3383523 
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The question is how do we interpret this parable?
There are those who say, “Oh, the denarius is salvation, and at the end, whether you get saved late in life, whether you get saved early in life doesn’t matter
Well, what it really means is that in the end no matter how long you serve, whether you are faithful or unfaithful you’re going to get the same reward
Well, the only way to look at it is to think that the folks who came at five o’clock worked so hard; they did as much work as those who showed up at six in the morning. 
God is giving them more than they deserve, and I think that really the bottom line is this. What God is dealing with here – what Jesus is dealing with - is the attitude with which we serve.

3 LESSONS 
We should serve God in faith without bargaining.
We must serve him in submission.
Submission without envy.
Submit without envy
We must serve with Thanksgiving and joy rather than grumbling
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard.
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[The Word Of God Blesses Us]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Word Of God Blesses UsJames 1:19—27
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Don’t be an auditor. 
1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiv...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Word Of God Blesses UsJames 1:19—27
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Don’t be an auditor. 
1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 

Auditors confuse knowing and believing,
Auditors are easy to deceive
Auditors gear but do not understand
1. What to do before a sermon 
 Before a sermon, cleansing
 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves
 Filthiness: sinful issues of unconquered sin
19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 
2. What to do during a sermon
 During a sermon, humility! 
 James 1:21b Receive with meekness the engrafted Word that is able to save your souls.
God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble  James 4:6
3. What to do after a sermon
After a sermon, obedience!
23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. 
Are you willing to listen to God’s Word, to really hear what He has to say to you today? 
2 Corinthians 3:18 
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord,[a] are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.[b] For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Word Of God Blesses UsJames 1:19—27
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WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE 
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Don’t be an auditor. 
1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 

Auditors confuse knowing and believing,
Auditors are easy to deceive
Auditors gear but do not understand
1. What to do before a sermon 
 Before a sermon, cleansing
 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves
 Filthiness: sinful issues of unconquered sin
19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 
2. What to do during a sermon
 During a sermon, humility! 
 James 1:21b Receive with meekness the engrafted Word that is able to save your souls.
God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble  James 4:6
3. What to do after a sermon
After a sermon, obedience!
23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. 
Are you willing to listen to God’s Word, to really hear what He has to say to you today? 
2 Corinthians 3:18 
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord,[a] are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.[b] For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Getting Parenting Right  Luke 15:11—32]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting Parenting Right  Luke 15:11—32
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How the Father Reacted

The father was waiting
The father is willing to be shamed for h...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting Parenting Right  Luke 15:11—32
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How the Father Reacted

The father was waiting
The father is willing to be shamed for his son
The father had welcomed his wayward boy
Love does things that are foolish but love has power and if you love you will welcome them home despite his sin

Lessons growing out of this parable

It is possible to be a son of God and still live like a servant
It is possible to be busy in the Father’s work and still not share the Father’s heart
The wayward boy came and said, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against thee, and if I am to receive even so much as a crust of bread

Parents
Parents we have the responsibility of being lawgivers but also grace givers
Parents have the responsibility of bringing peace to our homes
Where sin abounded, grace abounded more

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How the Father Reacted

The father was waiting
The father is willing to be shamed for his son
The father had welcomed his wayward boy
Love does things that are foolish but love has power and if you love you will welcome them home despite his sin

Lessons growing out of this parable

It is possible to be a son of God and still live like a servant
It is possible to be busy in the Father’s work and still not share the Father’s heart
The wayward boy came and said, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against thee, and if I am to receive even so much as a crust of bread

Parents
Parents we have the responsibility of being lawgivers but also grace givers
Parents have the responsibility of bringing peace to our homes
Where sin abounded, grace abounded more

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

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				<title><![CDATA[The Word Of God Teaches Us]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Word Of God Teaches Us
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The Works of God Psalm 19:1-6
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above[a] proclai...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Word Of God Teaches Us
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The Works of God Psalm 19:1-6
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above[a] proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4 Their voice[b] goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, 5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. 6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. 

God is not hiding Himself from men. Men are hiding themselves from God
It tells us about the power of God and the immensity of God.
The Word of God 
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure,     making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the Lord is clean,     enduring forever; the rules[d] of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. 13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:7-14

Six descriptions of the Word of God,
The law of the Lord is perfect (verse 7), reviving the soul.”
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; 
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
The fear of the Lord is clean, 
The rules of the Lord are true and are righteous altogether.
Some Transforming Lessons
The value of the Word
The power of the Word of God. 
The hope or the comfort of the Word of God.

God has given us a precious gift in giving us this book?

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<description><![CDATA[The Word Of God Teaches Us
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WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
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The Works of God Psalm 19:1-6
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above[a] proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. 4 Their voice[b] goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, 5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. 6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. 

God is not hiding Himself from men. Men are hiding themselves from God
It tells us about the power of God and the immensity of God.
The Word of God 
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure,     making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the Lord is clean,     enduring forever; the rules[d] of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. 13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:7-14

Six descriptions of the Word of God,
The law of the Lord is perfect (verse 7), reviving the soul.”
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; 
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
The fear of the Lord is clean, 
The rules of the Lord are true and are righteous altogether.
Some Transforming Lessons
The value of the Word
The power of the Word of God. 
The hope or the comfort of the Word of God.

God has given us a precious gift in giving us this book?

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[getting-forgiveness]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting Forgiveness Right
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Five statements!
1. True Forgiveness always seeks reconciliation
Matthew 18:15—17  15 “If your brothe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting Forgiveness Right
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Five statements!
1. True Forgiveness always seeks reconciliation
Matthew 18:15—17  15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector
2. There is to be unlimited forgiveness if your brother sins against you
21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.


MATTHEW 18:21-22
3. True forgiveness leads, or should lead, to a forgiving spirit. 
 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii,[j] and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt.  MATTHER 18 28-30
4. By forgiving others you forgive yourself.
32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ MATTHEW 18:32-35 
5. True forgiveness is really a choice
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. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.
1 Peter 2:23-24 
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				<description><![CDATA[Getting Forgiveness Right
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Five statements!
1. True Forgiveness always seeks reconciliation
Matthew 18:15—17  15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector
2. There is to be unlimited forgiveness if your brother sins against you
21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.


MATTHEW 18:21-22
3. True forgiveness leads, or should lead, to a forgiving spirit. 
 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii,[j] and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt.  MATTHER 18 28-30
4. By forgiving others you forgive yourself.
32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ MATTHEW 18:32-35 
5. True forgiveness is really a choice
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. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.
1 Peter 2:23-24 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCASTHTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCASTWEBSITEhttps://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<title><![CDATA[The Word Of God Converts Us]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Word Of God Converts Us
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Reasons People don’t read the bible
The Bible seems to be a complicated book.
Just do not see it as i...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Word Of God Converts Us
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Reasons People don’t read the bible
The Bible seems to be a complicated book.
Just do not see it as important
They may read the Word, but they are not nourished by it
Some people are indifferent.
A 40 Day Challenge 
It’s for struggling Christians.
It’s for the lapsed Christian.
It’s for people with other religions.
We are converted by the Word

We are nourished by the Word.
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.

They are born complete
Thet are born desiring God’s word

 We are transformed by the Word of God
God wills that we grow into a predetermined image, namely the image of Jesus
Growth can only take place with the intake of the Word of God.

6 If you put these things before the brothers,[a] you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[b] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. ( 1 Timothy 4:6-10)

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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				<description><![CDATA[The Word Of God Converts Us
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
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Reasons People don’t read the bible
The Bible seems to be a complicated book.
Just do not see it as important
They may read the Word, but they are not nourished by it
Some people are indifferent.
A 40 Day Challenge 
It’s for struggling Christians.
It’s for the lapsed Christian.
It’s for people with other religions.
We are converted by the Word

We are nourished by the Word.
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.

They are born complete
Thet are born desiring God’s word

 We are transformed by the Word of God
God wills that we grow into a predetermined image, namely the image of Jesus
Growth can only take place with the intake of the Word of God.

6 If you put these things before the brothers,[a] you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[b] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. ( 1 Timothy 4:6-10)

Grace Baptist Church Podcast
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<title><![CDATA[Getting Prayer Right]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting Prayer Right
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Luke 11:1—13 
Now Jesus[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to h...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting Prayer Right
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Luke 11:1—13 
Now Jesus[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread,4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” 5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence[c] he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for[d] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER
1. When you don’t have any need you are going to think it’s because of the strength of your own right hand
2. If you don’t get what you want from God, you’ll become bitter and angry.

Characteristics of Prayer
1. Prayer is always relational.
2. Prayer yields to the will of God.
3. Prayer must be Persistent. 

How this changes our idea of prayer.

1. The contrast between friendship and sonship
Prayer is the way in which we make room in our souls for God that he loves to fill

2. The contrast, between reluctance and willingness.
“If you try to get things from God without first praying to get more of God himself, your petitions will sound more like the ranting of a spoiled brat than the requests of a dependent child.”

3. The contrast between good things and the best things

PODCAST
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Getting Prayer Right
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Luke 11:1—13 
Now Jesus[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread,4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” 5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence[c] he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for[d] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER
1. When you don’t have any need you are going to think it’s because of the strength of your own right hand
2. If you don’t get what you want from God, you’ll become bitter and angry.

Characteristics of Prayer
1. Prayer is always relational.
2. Prayer yields to the will of God.
3. Prayer must be Persistent. 

How this changes our idea of prayer.

1. The contrast between friendship and sonship
Prayer is the way in which we make room in our souls for God that he loves to fill

2. The contrast, between reluctance and willingness.
“If you try to get things from God without first praying to get more of God himself, your petitions will sound more like the ranting of a spoiled brat than the requests of a dependent child.”

3. The contrast between good things and the best things

PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[A Cry of Submisson]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Cry Of Submission
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Luke 23:46
46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Cry Of Submission
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Luke 23:46
46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
HOW JESUS DIED
He died in the presence of the Father.
When you suffer, always remember if you are a child of God that you have a compassionate Father. 
Dying was his decision
He died within the protection of God
God’s’ response to the words of Jesus
 The veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
 The resurrection,
Three Lessons
Death does not end everything,
 If your spirit does not go to God, your spirit will go to Hades
God does not promise a calm passage, only a safe landing.
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[A Cry Of Submission
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Luke 23:46
46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
HOW JESUS DIED
He died in the presence of the Father.
When you suffer, always remember if you are a child of God that you have a compassionate Father. 
Dying was his decision
He died within the protection of God
God’s’ response to the words of Jesus
 The veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
 The resurrection,
Three Lessons
Death does not end everything,
 If your spirit does not go to God, your spirit will go to Hades
God does not promise a calm passage, only a safe landing.
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Getting Conversion Right]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Getting Conversion Right
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3311033
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The Parable 
1. The seed is the word of God.
2. Jesus was the Sower
3. The Soils
The har...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting Conversion Right
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The Parable 
1. The seed is the word of God.
2. Jesus was the Sower
3. The Soils
The hard path
Rocky Ground
Among the Thorns
Good Soil

Three Lessons
All of the soils received the same seed
The word of God (the Gospel) that produces the miracle, and not the sower.
Only God can take the soil and change its consistency.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[Getting Conversion Right
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The Parable 
1. The seed is the word of God.
2. Jesus was the Sower
3. The Soils
The hard path
Rocky Ground
Among the Thorns
Good Soil

Three Lessons
All of the soils received the same seed
The word of God (the Gospel) that produces the miracle, and not the sower.
Only God can take the soil and change its consistency.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[cry of victory]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Cry Of Victory
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 John 19:29
 John 19:29: “A jar of wine vinegar was there so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stal...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Cry Of Victory
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 John 19:29
 John 19:29: “A jar of wine vinegar was there so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of a hyssop plant, and lifted it up to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

It is finished,
“Tetelestai”   it is completed
 The verb itself has no subject
This is the Son reporting back to the Father. 
What was finished?
His sufferings were finished.
 Our redemption was finished. 
The debts were paid in full. 
“Your redemption is complete,
3 Lessons
the issue is not the greatness of your sin, but the worth of the sacrifice.
hose who pay for their own sin will never be able to say, “Telestai! It is finished!”
the need to accept Jesus Christ is urgent
Lifted up was He to die,
It is finished was His cry.
Now in heaven exalted high,
Hallelujah, what a Savior.
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3302641]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[A Cry Of Victory
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  
 John 19:29
 John 19:29: “A jar of wine vinegar was there so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of a hyssop plant, and lifted it up to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

It is finished,
“Tetelestai”   it is completed
 The verb itself has no subject
This is the Son reporting back to the Father. 
What was finished?
His sufferings were finished.
 Our redemption was finished. 
The debts were paid in full. 
“Your redemption is complete,
3 Lessons
the issue is not the greatness of your sin, but the worth of the sacrifice.
hose who pay for their own sin will never be able to say, “Telestai! It is finished!”
the need to accept Jesus Christ is urgent
Lifted up was He to die,
It is finished was His cry.
Now in heaven exalted high,
Hallelujah, what a Savior.
PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3302641]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[who will roll away the stone]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?
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1 Corinthians 15:16-17
16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?
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1 Corinthians 15:16-17
16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins.



MARK 16:1-7
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. 5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. 6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”
1. A Stone Needs to Be Removed (vv. 1-3)
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”
Mark 16:1-3 

2. Jesus Has to Remove the Stone (vv. 4-6)
6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him
Mark 16:4-6
The Stone was already rolled away.
The Stone was not rolled away to let Jesus out but us in

3. We Must Tell of the Resurrection (v. 7)
7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”
Mark 4:7
 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.
John 20: 3-5
Time of Reflection
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

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				<description><![CDATA[Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?
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1 Corinthians 15:16-17
16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins.



MARK 16:1-7
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. 5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. 6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”
1. A Stone Needs to Be Removed (vv. 1-3)
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”
Mark 16:1-3 

2. Jesus Has to Remove the Stone (vv. 4-6)
6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him
Mark 16:4-6
The Stone was already rolled away.
The Stone was not rolled away to let Jesus out but us in

3. We Must Tell of the Resurrection (v. 7)
7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.”
Mark 4:7
 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.
John 20: 3-5
Time of Reflection
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

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				<title><![CDATA[christ-and-the-centurian-at-the-cross]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Unknown]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Centurion
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Some 2000 years ago . . .
John 3:16 - God the Father so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that whosoe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Centurion
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Some 2000 years ago . . .
John 3:16 - God the Father so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that whosoever should believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
Romans 3:23 – For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 10:9 – 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.
Acts 4:12 – Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under Heaven given to men by which we must be saved than the name Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Centurion
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Some 2000 years ago . . .
John 3:16 - God the Father so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that whosoever should believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
Romans 3:23 – For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 10:9 – 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.
Acts 4:12 – Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under Heaven given to men by which we must be saved than the name Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus Crucified for us]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jesus, Crucified for Us
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MARK 15:21-32
21 And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the fath...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus, Crucified for Us
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MARK 15:21-32
21 And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. 22 And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour[d] when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left.[e] 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.
I. The Responses of Jesus
The Response of the Soldiers
Mark 15:24-25 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour[d] when they crucified him.
The Response of Pilate
John 19-19-21 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” 20 Many of the Jews read this inscription, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Aramaic, in Latin, and in Greek. 21 So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but rather, ‘This man said, I am King of the Jews.’” 22 Pilate answered, “What I have written I have written.”
The Response of the Thieves
Mark 15:32 2 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.
The Bystanders
Mark 15: 9 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three day
The response of the religious leaders and the chief priests. 
Mark 15:31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself.

II. You and I live in God’s presence
We sin in God’s presence. 
We rebel in God’s presence, 
We repent in God’s presence
III. Implications 
We have to see ourselves as we think of the crucifixion
The death of Jesus reminds us that it is just that bad, and we are more responsible than they are. 
The Crucifixion of Jesus both hardens and softens the heart
Even on the cross, Jesus was still king.

PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Jesus, Crucified for Us
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MARK 15:21-32
21 And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. 22 And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). 23 And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour[d] when they crucified him. 26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” 27 And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left.[e] 29 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save yourself, and come down from the cross!” 31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. 32 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.
I. The Responses of Jesus
The Response of the Soldiers
Mark 15:24-25 And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. 25 And it was the third hour[d] when they crucified him.
The Response of Pilate
John 19-19-21 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” 20 Many of the Jews read this inscription, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Aramaic, in Latin, and in Greek. 21 So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but rather, ‘This man said, I am King of the Jews.’” 22 Pilate answered, “What I have written I have written.”
The Response of the Thieves
Mark 15:32 2 Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him.
The Bystanders
Mark 15: 9 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three day
The response of the religious leaders and the chief priests. 
Mark 15:31 So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself.

II. You and I live in God’s presence
We sin in God’s presence. 
We rebel in God’s presence, 
We repent in God’s presence
III. Implications 
We have to see ourselves as we think of the crucifixion
The death of Jesus reminds us that it is just that bad, and we are more responsible than they are. 
The Crucifixion of Jesus both hardens and softens the heart
Even on the cross, Jesus was still king.

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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3280313

A Cry Of Suffering
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I. What is it that this cry, “I thirst,” teach us about Jesus?
1. T...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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A Cry Of Suffering
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I. What is it that this cry, “I thirst,” teach us about Jesus?
1. The suffering of Jesus
 Psalm 22 : 14 “I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws.”
2. The submission of Jesus,
Matthew Verse 28: “Later, knowing that all was completed (and underline this now) so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I thirst.’”
Is doing the will of God for you and me as important as it was for Jesus?

3. The sympathy of Jesus
God knows, God cares, and God feels.” That’s why the Bible says that Jesus is a high priest that can be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, for He was in all points tempted as we are.
Hebrews 4: 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
II. Three life-changing facts.
All of us have thirst.
The issue really isn’t whether we thirst, but how long we’re going to thirst.
Jesus thirsted that we might never be thirsty again.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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A Cry Of Suffering
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I. What is it that this cry, “I thirst,” teach us about Jesus?
1. The suffering of Jesus
 Psalm 22 : 14 “I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws.”
2. The submission of Jesus,
Matthew Verse 28: “Later, knowing that all was completed (and underline this now) so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I thirst.’”
Is doing the will of God for you and me as important as it was for Jesus?

3. The sympathy of Jesus
God knows, God cares, and God feels.” That’s why the Bible says that Jesus is a high priest that can be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, for He was in all points tempted as we are.
Hebrews 4: 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
II. Three life-changing facts.
All of us have thirst.
The issue really isn’t whether we thirst, but how long we’re going to thirst.
Jesus thirsted that we might never be thirsty again.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[ Trial for Us]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[JESUS ON TRIAL FOR US
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I. THE TRIALS OF JESUS 
The Jewish Trials 
Jesus before Annas 
John 18:13 13 First they led him to Annas, fo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[JESUS ON TRIAL FOR US
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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I. THE TRIALS OF JESUS 
The Jewish Trials 
Jesus before Annas 
John 18:13 13 First they led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 
Jesus before Caiaphas  
Mathew 26:57 57 Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered
Jesus before the Sanhedrian
Luke 22:66-67  66 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said, 67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer


2. The Roman Trials
1. Before Pilate
Luke 23:1-5  Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” 3 And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said so.” 4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no guilt in this man.” 5 But they were urgent, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place.”


2. Before Herod
Luke 23: 6-12  When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7 And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. 9 So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. 10 The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. 11 And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate. 12 And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.

3. Before Pilate Again 
Luke 23: 13-16 Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. And after examining him before you, behold, I did not find this man guilty of any of your charges against him. 15 Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him. 16 I will therefore punish and release him.”

II.  Lessons from his Trial
Since Jesus didn’t get justice, why do we think that we are entitled to it?  
Injustice on earth is recorded in heaven
I Peter 2:23. “Who 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.
Today’s injustice is tomorrow’s victory
Acts 2: 22-24 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23 this Jesus,[c] delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it....]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[JESUS ON TRIAL FOR US
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
I. THE TRIALS OF JESUS 
The Jewish Trials 
Jesus before Annas 
John 18:13 13 First they led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 
Jesus before Caiaphas  
Mathew 26:57 57 Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered
Jesus before the Sanhedrian
Luke 22:66-67  66 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said, 67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer


2. The Roman Trials
1. Before Pilate
Luke 23:1-5  Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” 3 And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said so.” 4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no guilt in this man.” 5 But they were urgent, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place.”


2. Before Herod
Luke 23: 6-12  When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7 And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. 9 So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. 10 The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. 11 And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate. 12 And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.

3. Before Pilate Again 
Luke 23: 13-16 Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. And after examining him before you, behold, I did not find this man guilty of any of your charges against him. 15 Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him. 16 I will therefore punish and release him.”

II.  Lessons from his Trial
Since Jesus didn’t get justice, why do we think that we are entitled to it?  
Injustice on earth is recorded in heaven
I Peter 2:23. “Who 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.
Today’s injustice is tomorrow’s victory
Acts 2: 22-24 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23 this Jesus,[c] delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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				<title><![CDATA[THE CRY OF AGONY]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Matthew 27:45—49   45 Now from the sixth hour[a] there was darkness over all the land[b] until the ninth hour.[c] 46 And about the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Matthew 27:45—49   45 Now from the sixth hour[a] there was darkness over all the land[b] until the ninth hour.[c] 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.” 48 And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink. 49 But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.”

Psalm 22: 1-2 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.

Cries from the Cross

2 Cautions 
The first caution is that we not misrepresent the role of God the Father in redemption.
The other caution is that we might misrepresent the Trinity.

Well, why the darkness?
The darkness came, the darkness that could be felt, and what happened at the tenth plague was that the lamb was slain
The darkness symbolizes judgment.
The Wonder of The cry
He says, “My God,” symbolizing that separation of fellowship, remembering the fact that it is our sin that caused the Father to hide His face.
Not just of Distress but of Trust 
The Wonder of the Answer
God suffered for us
Only a suffering God can help us.
The Wonder of the Human Heart
Psalm 22
Their heart is no different than the heart of people

II. Three unforgettable lessons standing at the cross.
The cross was not just for us. It was for God.
He bore our rejection so that we might be accepted.
All sin is very, very expensive. It’s really costly. And it’s always got to be paid for.


GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
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Matthew 27:45—49   45 Now from the sixth hour[a] there was darkness over all the land[b] until the ninth hour.[c] 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.” 48 And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink. 49 But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.”

Psalm 22: 1-2 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.

Cries from the Cross

2 Cautions 
The first caution is that we not misrepresent the role of God the Father in redemption.
The other caution is that we might misrepresent the Trinity.

Well, why the darkness?
The darkness came, the darkness that could be felt, and what happened at the tenth plague was that the lamb was slain
The darkness symbolizes judgment.
The Wonder of The cry
He says, “My God,” symbolizing that separation of fellowship, remembering the fact that it is our sin that caused the Father to hide His face.
Not just of Distress but of Trust 
The Wonder of the Answer
God suffered for us
Only a suffering God can help us.
The Wonder of the Human Heart
Psalm 22
Their heart is no different than the heart of people

II. Three unforgettable lessons standing at the cross.
The cross was not just for us. It was for God.
He bore our rejection so that we might be accepted.
All sin is very, very expensive. It’s really costly. And it’s always got to be paid for.


GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus Betrayed for us]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jesus, Betrayed For Us


LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Matthew 26:47-50,  47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a gre...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus, Betrayed For Us


LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


Matthew 26:47-50,  47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.”[a] Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.
Mark 14:43-50 43 And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” 45 And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 46 And they laid hands on him and seized him. 47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant[a] of the high priest and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus said to them, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled.” 50 And they all left him and fled.
Characteristics of  Judas’  heart
1. He had a covetous heart.
John 12:4- 8 4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, 5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii[b] and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. 7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it[c] for the day of my burial. 8 For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”


2. He had a very deceitful mind.


Mark 14:43-45 43 And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” 45 And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” And he kissed him.

Matthew 26:50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.”[a] Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.

II. Important lessons that we should learn from Judas.
No position of honor can substitute for personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Remorse doesn’t save anybody

Jesus said "What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?”

PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<description><![CDATA[Jesus, Betrayed For Us


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WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  


Matthew 26:47-50,  47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.”[a] Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.
Mark 14:43-50 43 And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” 45 And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 46 And they laid hands on him and seized him. 47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant[a] of the high priest and cut off his ear. 48 And Jesus said to them, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the Scriptures be fulfilled.” 50 And they all left him and fled.
Characteristics of  Judas’  heart
1. He had a covetous heart.
John 12:4- 8 4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, 5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii[b] and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. 7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it[c] for the day of my burial. 8 For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”


2. He had a very deceitful mind.


Mark 14:43-45 43 And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man. Seize him and lead him away under guard.” 45 And when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” And he kissed him.

Matthew 26:50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.”[a] Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.

II. Important lessons that we should learn from Judas.
No position of honor can substitute for personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Remorse doesn’t save anybody

Jesus said "What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?”

PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<title><![CDATA[This is It]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This Is It  1 John 5:16-21
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Is It  1 John 5:16-21
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Memory Verse: 1 John 1:1-10
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.



I. The Conviction in Life (vv.16-17)
Pray for your Christian brothers and sisters who sin
1 John 5:16 ESV If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.
“He shall ask”
17 “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask...” I know many who believe that although Christians can still sin; they, themselves, do not sin. Well, I have news for you, you do sin, I sin, and they do too.


 A. Two purposes in testing
Doctrinal
Jesus was truly human 
Jesus was truly God 
Humans are sinful and responsible to a holy God
Humans are also forgiven and made right with God
Practical (positive)
a lifestyle of obedience
lifestyle of love 
a lifestyle of Christlikeness (does not sin)
Lifestyle of victory over evil
His word abides in them 
They have the Spirit 
II. The Confidence in Life (vv.18-20)
v. 18 We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.

v. 19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

v. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life
III. So What?  (v.21)
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Instead of talking to others about someone else’s sins, pray for him or her. 

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				<description><![CDATA[This Is It  1 John 5:16-21
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Memory Verse: 1 John 1:1-10
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.



I. The Conviction in Life (vv.16-17)
Pray for your Christian brothers and sisters who sin
1 John 5:16 ESV If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.
“He shall ask”
17 “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask...” I know many who believe that although Christians can still sin; they, themselves, do not sin. Well, I have news for you, you do sin, I sin, and they do too.


 A. Two purposes in testing
Doctrinal
Jesus was truly human 
Jesus was truly God 
Humans are sinful and responsible to a holy God
Humans are also forgiven and made right with God
Practical (positive)
a lifestyle of obedience
lifestyle of love 
a lifestyle of Christlikeness (does not sin)
Lifestyle of victory over evil
His word abides in them 
They have the Spirit 
II. The Confidence in Life (vv.18-20)
v. 18 We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.

v. 19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

v. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life
III. So What?  (v.21)
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Instead of talking to others about someone else’s sins, pray for him or her. 

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Come and See His Empty Tomb]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come and See his empty Tomb 

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1. How are you going to keep God in the tomb?
Matthew 28:1-10  Now after the Sabbath, toward t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come and See his empty Tomb 

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1. How are you going to keep God in the tomb?
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. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he[a] lay. 7 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.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 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 angel didn’t roll the stone away to let Jesus out. 
2 Commands 
Don’t be afraid.”
Come and see where the Lord lay.

Alice Meynell wrote, “No planet knows that this our wayside planet … Bears, as chief treasure, one forsaken grave.” That is the chief treasure on Planet Earth - one forsaken grave.


Matthew 28:11-15
While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. 12 And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers 13 and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ 14 And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
2. “Tell the disciples that death is defeated
3. Jesus is the forerunner

2. You Cannot Keep God in a Tomb. 

Matthew 27:  62-66  The next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate 63 and said, “Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64 Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last fraud will be worse than the first.” 
Some who keep Jesus in the tomb, and by that I mean at a distance for other reasons
Some of you, because of pride, think that you can stand before God on your own and you don’t need Jesus, because you are so healthy and so well.
Even religion keeps Jesus in the tomb
The Bible says there is a resurrection to life, and there is the resurrection to eternal death.
Take all the stones away
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				<description><![CDATA[Come and See his empty Tomb 

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1. How are you going to keep God in the tomb?
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. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he[a] lay. 7 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.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 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 angel didn’t roll the stone away to let Jesus out. 
2 Commands 
Don’t be afraid.”
Come and see where the Lord lay.

Alice Meynell wrote, “No planet knows that this our wayside planet … Bears, as chief treasure, one forsaken grave.” That is the chief treasure on Planet Earth - one forsaken grave.


Matthew 28:11-15
While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. 12 And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers 13 and said, “Tell people, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ 14 And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
2. “Tell the disciples that death is defeated
3. Jesus is the forerunner

2. You Cannot Keep God in a Tomb. 

Matthew 27:  62-66  The next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate 63 and said, “Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.’ 64 Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last fraud will be worse than the first.” 
Some who keep Jesus in the tomb, and by that I mean at a distance for other reasons
Some of you, because of pride, think that you can stand before God on your own and you don’t need Jesus, because you are so healthy and so well.
Even religion keeps Jesus in the tomb
The Bible says there is a resurrection to life, and there is the resurrection to eternal death.
Take all the stones away
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				<title><![CDATA[ The Hard Questions 1 John 5:13-15]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Hard Questions 1 John 5:13-15
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MEMORY VERSE 
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Hard Questions 1 John 5:13-15
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MEMORY VERSE 
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete. 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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				<description><![CDATA[ The Hard Questions 1 John 5:13-15
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MEMORY VERSE 
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete. 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<title><![CDATA[Come And See His Agony]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come And See His Agony
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Matthew 26:36—46
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come And See His Agony
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Matthew 26:36—46
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch[a] with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on.[b] See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
Jesus Humility
He asks the disciples to come and pray with Him.
His honesty in revealing His feelings. 
II. What is the cup? 
The meaning of the cup! 
The cup is His human suffering.
The cup is that Satan wanted to kill Him in the Garden,
 The cup was the knowledge that He who now was among sinners was going to be reckoned with them. 
 The three cups on Calvary. 
There was the cup of compassion.
There was the cup of mockery. 
 The cup that was filled with iniquity, as He, the sinless Son of God, would be made sin for us. 

The acceptance of the cup. 
 Matthew 26: 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 
LESSONS
Some of our most earnest prayers go unanswered. 
Our cups must be accepted from the hand of the Father, not from the hand of people.
JOHN 18:11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
It’s not about us.

Not my will! Not my will, but Thine be done!
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				<description><![CDATA[Come And See His Agony
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Matthew 26:36—46
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch[a] with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on.[b] See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
Jesus Humility
He asks the disciples to come and pray with Him.
His honesty in revealing His feelings. 
II. What is the cup? 
The meaning of the cup! 
The cup is His human suffering.
The cup is that Satan wanted to kill Him in the Garden,
 The cup was the knowledge that He who now was among sinners was going to be reckoned with them. 
 The three cups on Calvary. 
There was the cup of compassion.
There was the cup of mockery. 
 The cup that was filled with iniquity, as He, the sinless Son of God, would be made sin for us. 

The acceptance of the cup. 
 Matthew 26: 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 
LESSONS
Some of our most earnest prayers go unanswered. 
Our cups must be accepted from the hand of the Father, not from the hand of people.
JOHN 18:11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
It’s not about us.

Not my will! Not my will, but Thine be done!
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

https://gbcsl.mixlr.com/events/3209276]]></description>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trial for Faith 
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That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked up...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Trial for Faith 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete.5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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				<description><![CDATA[The Trial for Faith 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete.5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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				<title><![CDATA[Come And See His Transfiguration]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come And See His Transfiguration

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  

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Luke 9:28—36

 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come And See His Transfiguration

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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live


Luke 9:28—36

 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure,[a] which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One;[b] listen to him!” 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Come And See His Transfiguration

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Luke 9:28—36

 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure,[a] which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One;[b] listen to him!” 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[ Love Relationship with God]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
•A Love Relationship with God
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
•A Love Relationship with God
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
•A Love Relationship with God
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 08:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>46:54</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[discerning truth]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Becoming Discerning & Wise
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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1 John 1:1-6  
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Becoming Discerning & Wise
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
1 John 1:1-6  
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write this to make our[a] joy complete. 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.

1 John 4:1-6
1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. 4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood. 

What do we do when we believe that we’re encountering error?
The personhood of Christ is core to the gospel and is a first-tier matter
The words for these core doctrines:
Christology is the doctrine of Christ	.
Soteriology is the doctrine of salvation.

Determine a course of action for the issue
Falsified Faith
False Worship Mt 15:8-9
False Christs Mt 24:4-5
False Apostles 2 Cor 11:13
False Ministers 2 Cor 11:14
False Gospel Gal. 1:6
False Christians Gal. 2:3
False Miracles 2 Thes 2:7
False Commandments Titus 1:13
False Doctrines Heb 13:9
False Teachers 2 Pet 2:1

How NOT to  “test the spirits”.
It is not a matter of whether one is SINCERE.
Is it not a matter of whether one is SPIRITUAL
It is not a matter of whether one experiences the SUPERNATURAL
Determining whether something is of God
BIRTH
BIBLE
BELIEVING COMMUNITY
Will you accept the responsibility to learn to discern?
“We are from God…we recognize the spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.” (4:6)

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Becoming Discerning & Wise
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
1 John 1:1-6  
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write this to make our[a] joy complete. 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.

1 John 4:1-6
1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. 4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood. 

What do we do when we believe that we’re encountering error?
The personhood of Christ is core to the gospel and is a first-tier matter
The words for these core doctrines:
Christology is the doctrine of Christ	.
Soteriology is the doctrine of salvation.

Determine a course of action for the issue
Falsified Faith
False Worship Mt 15:8-9
False Christs Mt 24:4-5
False Apostles 2 Cor 11:13
False Ministers 2 Cor 11:14
False Gospel Gal. 1:6
False Christians Gal. 2:3
False Miracles 2 Thes 2:7
False Commandments Titus 1:13
False Doctrines Heb 13:9
False Teachers 2 Pet 2:1

How NOT to  “test the spirits”.
It is not a matter of whether one is SINCERE.
Is it not a matter of whether one is SPIRITUAL
It is not a matter of whether one experiences the SUPERNATURAL
Determining whether something is of God
BIRTH
BIBLE
BELIEVING COMMUNITY
Will you accept the responsibility to learn to discern?
“We are from God…we recognize the spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.” (4:6)

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<title><![CDATA[UntitledFriday Night Bible Study ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Numbers]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Numbers]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Numbers]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COME AND SEE HIS MIRCLES]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come And See His Miracles
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Mark 2:1—12
And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 A...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come And See His Miracles
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WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Mark 2:1—12
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!”

I. Miracles in the New Testament were very different from other miracles 

Jesus did Verifiable Miracles

Jesus always used His miracles as a teaching point. 

II. Three Snapshots

1. What the men did.

The Men had a vision because they knew that they wanted to get this man to Jesus.

They found a creative way. 

If people can’t get to Jesus on their own, we’re going to help them

We need one another

There are times when other people have to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves


2. What the Scribes Did.

 Leviticus 24 says that if you blaspheme God you should be stoned.

 ” 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?” (Mark 2:6-7) 

3. What Jesus did

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!”

III. Two Transforming Lessons

We have to be creative to get people to Jesus
What we really need at the end of the day is, of course, the miracle of forgiveness

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Come And See His Miracles
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Mark 2:1—12
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!”

I. Miracles in the New Testament were very different from other miracles 

Jesus did Verifiable Miracles

Jesus always used His miracles as a teaching point. 

II. Three Snapshots

1. What the men did.

The Men had a vision because they knew that they wanted to get this man to Jesus.

They found a creative way. 

If people can’t get to Jesus on their own, we’re going to help them

We need one another

There are times when other people have to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves


2. What the Scribes Did.

 Leviticus 24 says that if you blaspheme God you should be stoned.

 ” 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?” (Mark 2:6-7) 

3. What Jesus did

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!”

III. Two Transforming Lessons

We have to be creative to get people to Jesus
What we really need at the end of the day is, of course, the miracle of forgiveness

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Captivated and compelled by Love]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Captivated and Compelled by Love
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

1 John 1:1-5
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Captivated and Compelled by Love
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

1 John 1:1-5
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.


GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com



]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Captivated and Compelled by Love
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
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1 John 1:1-5
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.


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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2024 19:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[come and see his duisciples]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come And See His Disciples
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What are the steps that Jesus took to equip 12 men
He called them.
The call to salvation. 
The call...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come And See His Disciples
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What are the steps that Jesus took to equip 12 men
He called them.
The call to salvation. 
The call to be a disciple, 
Jesus doesn’t call the equipped. He equips those who are called
He challenged them. 
Patient
Courage
Knowledge.
Persistence!
3. He partnered with them
V. 4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 

The wrong time.
The wrong place.
“Lord, it’s the wrong time. It’s the wrong place, but at Your Word I’ll do it.” 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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WEBSITE
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				<description><![CDATA[Come And See His Disciples
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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What are the steps that Jesus took to equip 12 men
He called them.
The call to salvation. 
The call to be a disciple, 
Jesus doesn’t call the equipped. He equips those who are called
He challenged them. 
Patient
Courage
Knowledge.
Persistence!
3. He partnered with them
V. 4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 

The wrong time.
The wrong place.
“Lord, it’s the wrong time. It’s the wrong place, but at Your Word I’ll do it.” 
GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com

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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:49:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>31:36</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[ I am a child of God]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[m a Child of God

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[m a Child of God

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete.

5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all
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				<description><![CDATA[m a Child of God

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete.

5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 19:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>32:38</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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What is temptation? Temptation is the opportunity for us to pursue and to fulfill what might be a l...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation
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What is temptation? Temptation is the opportunity for us to pursue and to fulfill what might be a legitimate need, but to do so illegitimately and wrong. 


Temptation
Temptation has a purpose.
The devil’s purpose in temptation always is to draw us away from God.
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
Temptations are diverse. 


II. How do we resist temptation
 the Word of God! 
the work of God!
the purposes of God

A Mighty Fortress is Our God.
And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The Prince of Darkness grim,
we tremble not from him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.

That Word JESUS 


GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
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				<description><![CDATA[Come And See His Temptation
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What is temptation? Temptation is the opportunity for us to pursue and to fulfill what might be a legitimate need, but to do so illegitimately and wrong. 


Temptation
Temptation has a purpose.
The devil’s purpose in temptation always is to draw us away from God.
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
Temptations are diverse. 


II. How do we resist temptation
 the Word of God! 
the work of God!
the purposes of God

A Mighty Fortress is Our God.
And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The Prince of Darkness grim,
we tremble not from him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.

That Word JESUS 


GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>25:33</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus As He Really ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


I John 1:1-4  Memory Verse 
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
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I John 1:1-4  Memory Verse 
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so 
That our[a] joy may be complete.



GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<description><![CDATA[
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
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I John 1:1-4  Memory Verse 
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so 
That our[a] joy may be complete.



GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com


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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/jesus-as-he-really</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>33:12</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[Come And See His Baptism]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Come And See His Baptism
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Matthew 3:13—17
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John woul...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Come And See His Baptism
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Matthew 3:13—17
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him,[a] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son,[b] with whom I am well pleased.”


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				<description><![CDATA[Come And See His Baptism
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Matthew 3:13—17
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him,[a] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son,[b] with whom I am well pleased.”


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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>29:33</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[True Assurance of Eternal Life]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[True Assurance of Eternal Life
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
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Memory Verse 

1 John 1:1-2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we hav...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[True Assurance of Eternal Life
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Memory Verse 

1 John 1:1-2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—



We are living just like the world. 

We must not love the ways and practices and patterns of the world that are set up in so many ways against the Word of God. 

The church should look different

I John 2: 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 
“If you love this world, you will perish with this world.”

John 16-17  For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.


II. False foundations for assurance of eternal life
Religious heritage.
Positive thinking
Church involvement
Moral lifestyle
Intellectual knowledge
Active ministry and serving
A guilty conscience. 
A past decision.

III. True foundations for assurance of eternal life

You must repent and believe
Trusting in Jesus alone as the Son of God and the Savior from your sin. 
I John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
1 John 1:6-7: “If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.”

Good works do not save us from our sin.

Ephesians 2:8 “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works.” 

Obey Jesus alone as the Lord of your life.
Showing the love of God to others

1 John 2:6-7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going. 

1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

God is your life.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<description><![CDATA[True Assurance of Eternal Life
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Memory Verse 

1 John 1:1-2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—



We are living just like the world. 

We must not love the ways and practices and patterns of the world that are set up in so many ways against the Word of God. 

The church should look different

I John 2: 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 
“If you love this world, you will perish with this world.”

John 16-17  For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.


II. False foundations for assurance of eternal life
Religious heritage.
Positive thinking
Church involvement
Moral lifestyle
Intellectual knowledge
Active ministry and serving
A guilty conscience. 
A past decision.

III. True foundations for assurance of eternal life

You must repent and believe
Trusting in Jesus alone as the Son of God and the Savior from your sin. 
I John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
1 John 1:6-7: “If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.”

Good works do not save us from our sin.

Ephesians 2:8 “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works.” 

Obey Jesus alone as the Lord of your life.
Showing the love of God to others

1 John 2:6-7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going. 

1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

God is your life.

GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST

WEBSITE
https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com
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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:15</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Why Jesus Died and How We Live]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Why Jesus Died and How We Live


Review 
I John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life
1. The Good News: God is H...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why Jesus Died and How We Live


Review 
I John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life
1. The Good News: God is Holy
5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.   1 John 1:5
2. The Bad News: We are Sinners
1 John 1:5 we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 

1 John 2: 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world
3. The Greatest News: Jesus Died for God
A. Jesus absolutely died for us
 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2 
Exhortation #1: Walk in the Light of God
If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.  1 John 1:6-7
Confessing Sin
Receiving Grace
Obeying God’s Word 
2. Exhortation #2: Witness to the Love of God
Tell the world that God is light 
Tell the world that God is love,

1 John 2: 2 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
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				<description><![CDATA[Why Jesus Died and How We Live


Review 
I John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life
1. The Good News: God is Holy
5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.   1 John 1:5
2. The Bad News: We are Sinners
1 John 1:5 we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 

1 John 2: 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world
3. The Greatest News: Jesus Died for God
A. Jesus absolutely died for us
 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2 
Exhortation #1: Walk in the Light of God
If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.  1 John 1:6-7
Confessing Sin
Receiving Grace
Obeying God’s Word 
2. Exhortation #2: Witness to the Love of God
Tell the world that God is light 
Tell the world that God is love,

1 John 2: 2 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
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				<title><![CDATA[Praying for One Another]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Praying For One Another
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The power of prayer!
John 17: “I do not pray for the world but for them which thou has given me, for t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Praying For One Another
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The power of prayer!
John 17: “I do not pray for the world but for them which thou has given me, for they are thine.”
How can we pray effectively?

Pray according to the will of God.

Pray with the promises of God

Pray for people in depth
Ephesians 1:16-18  I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 2:5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—

HOW SHALL WE PRAY FOR BELIEVERS 
Pray that believers may see themselves as seated with Christ above

It means authority

Any believer who sees himself seated with Christ at the right hand of God the Father is never going to say, “I’m hopeless.

Hebrews 7:25 “He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.”

Pray for believers that they might be able to walk in this world.
Ephesians 4:1  I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
Ephesians 3:14  For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

Pray that they Might Stand.

Eph 6: 10-18  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication
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				<description><![CDATA[Praying For One Another
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


The power of prayer!
John 17: “I do not pray for the world but for them which thou has given me, for they are thine.”
How can we pray effectively?

Pray according to the will of God.

Pray with the promises of God

Pray for people in depth
Ephesians 1:16-18  I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 2:5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—

HOW SHALL WE PRAY FOR BELIEVERS 
Pray that believers may see themselves as seated with Christ above

It means authority

Any believer who sees himself seated with Christ at the right hand of God the Father is never going to say, “I’m hopeless.

Hebrews 7:25 “He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.”

Pray for believers that they might be able to walk in this world.
Ephesians 4:1  I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
Ephesians 3:14  For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

Pray that they Might Stand.

Eph 6: 10-18  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication
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				<title><![CDATA[Eternal Life and Everlasting Love ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Eternal Life and Everlasting Love 

1 John 1:1–4
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life – the life was made manifest,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eternal Life and Everlasting Love 

1 John 1:1–4
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life – the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us – that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”

Two Prayers . . .

I want you to know that you have eternal life.

1 John 5:13
“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.”

John 20:31
“These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”

You can be deceived about eternal life.

You can be sure about eternal life.

I want you to experience God’s everlasting love.

1 John 4:8 “God is love.”

You have been created to enjoy God’s love for you.

You have been created to express God’s love for others.




II. Two Truths…
1 John 1:1 – 4

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life – the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us – that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.”

Jesus is eternal life.

John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

John 17:3 “This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

Jesus is the revelation of God.

See who Jesus is.

See what Jesus has done.

Jesus offers everlasting love.

Jesus has made the way for everlasting fellowship with God.

1 John 3:16
“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us.”

Jesus has made the way for everlasting fellowship with others.
Jesus has made the way for everlasting joy.


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				<description><![CDATA[Eternal Life and Everlasting Love 

1 John 1:1–4
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life – the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us – that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”

Two Prayers . . .

I want you to know that you have eternal life.

1 John 5:13
“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.”

John 20:31
“These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”

You can be deceived about eternal life.

You can be sure about eternal life.

I want you to experience God’s everlasting love.

1 John 4:8 “God is love.”

You have been created to enjoy God’s love for you.

You have been created to express God’s love for others.




II. Two Truths…
1 John 1:1 – 4

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life – the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us – that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.”

Jesus is eternal life.

John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

John 17:3 “This is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

Jesus is the revelation of God.

See who Jesus is.

See what Jesus has done.

Jesus offers everlasting love.

Jesus has made the way for everlasting fellowship with God.

1 John 3:16
“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us.”

Jesus has made the way for everlasting fellowship with others.
Jesus has made the way for everlasting joy.


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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study with Morgan  December 28]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[John 17   When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you ha...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John 17   When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.

6 “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.[a] 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them[b] in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself,[c] that they also may be sanctified[d] in truth.

20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. 26 I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[John 17   When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.

6 “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.[a] 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them[b] in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself,[c] that they also may be sanctified[d] in truth.

20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. 26 I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Sin Of Prayerlessness. 1 Samuel 12]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Sin Of Prayerlessness.1 Samuel 12, Colossians 4:12
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Grace Baptist podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-S...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Sin Of Prayerlessness.1 Samuel 12, Colossians 4:12
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Grace Baptist podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Sin Of Prayerlessness.1 Samuel 12, Colossians 4:12
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 


Grace Baptist podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prepared for Christmas]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Prepared for Christmas
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



Grace Baptist podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prepared for Christmas
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 



Grace Baptist podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


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				<description><![CDATA[Prepared for Christmas
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Grace Baptist podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST


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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>28:11</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Mystery oif Angels Sunday AM]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Angels
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Angels
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GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<description><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Angels
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GRACE BAPTIST PODCAST
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>34:54</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Shepherds ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Shepherds 
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Luke 2:8-20
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Shepherds 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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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.
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				<description><![CDATA[The Mystery of the Shepherds 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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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.
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 07:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>29:52</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study 11/24/2023]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[John  12]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John  12]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[John  12]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/friday-night-bible-study-11242023</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>32:37</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prtide and Gratitude]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Romans 1:16–23 
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Romans 1:16–23 
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,[a] as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”[b] 
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,[c] in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.

Creation Teaches That God Deserves All Thanksgiving

"The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech and night unto night declares knowledge" (Psalm 19:1–2). 

"Ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made" (Romans 1:20).
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				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Romans 1:16–23 
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,[a] as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”[b] 
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,[c] in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.

Creation Teaches That God Deserves All Thanksgiving

"The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech and night unto night declares knowledge" (Psalm 19:1–2). 

"Ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made" (Romans 1:20).
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:34:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>49:35</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Law Mediator]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Law Mediator
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS 
FOCUS ON THE LOVE OF GOD 
You shall have no other gods before me,
You shall make no ido...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Law Mediator
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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS 
FOCUS ON THE LOVE OF GOD 
You shall have no other gods before me,
You shall make no idols,
You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain, and
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
FOCUS ON OUR LOVE FOR OTHERS 
Honor your father and mother,
You shall not commit murder,
You shall not commit adultery,
You shall not steal,
You shall not bear false testimony, and
You shall not covet.

Deuteronomy 30:15–20
See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods and serve them, I declare to you today, that you shall surely perish. You shall not live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to enter and possess. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”

Five contributions that the Law makes.
The Law discloses God’s character. 
The Law clarifies the standard
The Law revealed our sinfulness.
The Law provides for atonement. 
The Law guides us in righteousness.
Matthew 5:17–20
 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Law Mediator
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ 
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS 
FOCUS ON THE LOVE OF GOD 
You shall have no other gods before me,
You shall make no idols,
You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain, and
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
FOCUS ON OUR LOVE FOR OTHERS 
Honor your father and mother,
You shall not commit murder,
You shall not commit adultery,
You shall not steal,
You shall not bear false testimony, and
You shall not covet.

Deuteronomy 30:15–20
See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods and serve them, I declare to you today, that you shall surely perish. You shall not live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to enter and possess. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”

Five contributions that the Law makes.
The Law discloses God’s character. 
The Law clarifies the standard
The Law revealed our sinfulness.
The Law provides for atonement. 
The Law guides us in righteousness.
Matthew 5:17–20
 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:48</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fear Not ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
•Say No to Fear
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
•
•ACTS 16:25-33
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were list...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
•Say No to Fear
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
•
•ACTS 16:25-33
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
•Say No to Fear
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com 
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
•
•ACTS 16:25-33
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]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/fear-not</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>42:07</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Unchanging Message is the Gospel!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Unchanging Message is the Gospel!
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Unchanging Message is the Gospel!
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. 10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant[a] of Christ.


The Gospel Needs No Additions.
“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, (7) which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.  (Gal 6:6-7)
Distorting The Gospel Is Serious Business.
(8) 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 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. (Gal 6:8-9). 
Only the Gospel Can Save Men From Their Sins.
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (Gal 6:3-5)
John 14:6,”I am the way, the truth, the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
Acts 4:12, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved.”

Only The Gospel Produces Changed Lives.
(10) For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? (Gal 6:10)
When we lose the gospel of Grace we lose the only message that has the power to heal.
That is what we lose if we lose the gospel, the power to change lives.

Grace Baptist Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Unchanging Message is the Gospel!
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6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. 10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant[a] of Christ.


The Gospel Needs No Additions.
“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, (7) which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.  (Gal 6:6-7)
Distorting The Gospel Is Serious Business.
(8) 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 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. (Gal 6:8-9). 
Only the Gospel Can Save Men From Their Sins.
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (Gal 6:3-5)
John 14:6,”I am the way, the truth, the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
Acts 4:12, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved.”

Only The Gospel Produces Changed Lives.
(10) For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? (Gal 6:10)
When we lose the gospel of Grace we lose the only message that has the power to heal.
That is what we lose if we lose the gospel, the power to change lives.

Grace Baptist Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 18:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY WITH MORGAN ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MORGAN]]></itunes:author>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Patience In The Harvest]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Patience In The Harvest
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JAMES 5:7-8 
7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer wai...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patience In The Harvest
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JAMES 5:7-8 
7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
INTRODUCTION
Patience does not mean to surrender to things just as they are.
Patience does not mean to sit down with hands folded and lament, “I wish things were better, but this is just the way things are.”
Patience does not mean to resign yourself to limited or negative circumstances.
Patience does not mean to just hold on until you can’t take it any longer.
Patience Is A Positive Word
Patience is a positive word that describes the character of God (II Peter 3:9, AMP).
II Peter 3:9 (Amplified) – The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people's conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance. 

C. Patience is a positive word that describes the character of Christ (Romans 15:5, AMP).
Romans 15:5 (Amplified) – Now may the God Who gives the power of patient endurance (steadfastness) and Who supplies encouragement, grant you to live in such mutual harmony and such full sympathy with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.
D. Patience is a positive word that describes the priceless fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23, NIV).
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 
E. Patience is a positive word that describes divine love (I Corinthians 13:4, NIV).
I Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) – Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 

II. WE NEED A DIVINE REVELATION OF GOD’S INVISIBLE PROVISIONS
God is still supernatural.
Romans 4:17, “17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.”[a] He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.
God has chosen to reveal His provisions by His Spirit.
 I Corinthians 2:9-10 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen,  what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”[a]— the things God has prepared for those who love him— 10 these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.


Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own. Let us be challenged to call unto God for His Spirit to reveal to us what He has available for our good.  Such a revelation of God’s provision will cause us to have patience in the harvest.

III. WE NEED A DAILY RENEWING OF THE INWARD MAN
II Corinthians 4:16 (Amplified) – Therefore we do not become discouraged (utterly spiritless, exhausted, and wearied out through fear). Though our outer man is [progressively] decaying and wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day after day. 
The inward man is our mind, our emotions, and our willpower.  
The inward man needs to be renewed daily, because they are attacked...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Patience In The Harvest
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JAMES 5:7-8 
7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
INTRODUCTION
Patience does not mean to surrender to things just as they are.
Patience does not mean to sit down with hands folded and lament, “I wish things were better, but this is just the way things are.”
Patience does not mean to resign yourself to limited or negative circumstances.
Patience does not mean to just hold on until you can’t take it any longer.
Patience Is A Positive Word
Patience is a positive word that describes the character of God (II Peter 3:9, AMP).
II Peter 3:9 (Amplified) – The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people's conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance. 

C. Patience is a positive word that describes the character of Christ (Romans 15:5, AMP).
Romans 15:5 (Amplified) – Now may the God Who gives the power of patient endurance (steadfastness) and Who supplies encouragement, grant you to live in such mutual harmony and such full sympathy with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.
D. Patience is a positive word that describes the priceless fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23, NIV).
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 
E. Patience is a positive word that describes divine love (I Corinthians 13:4, NIV).
I Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) – Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 

II. WE NEED A DIVINE REVELATION OF GOD’S INVISIBLE PROVISIONS
God is still supernatural.
Romans 4:17, “17 As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.”[a] He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.
God has chosen to reveal His provisions by His Spirit.
 I Corinthians 2:9-10 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen,  what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”[a]— the things God has prepared for those who love him— 10 these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.


Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own. Let us be challenged to call unto God for His Spirit to reveal to us what He has available for our good.  Such a revelation of God’s provision will cause us to have patience in the harvest.

III. WE NEED A DAILY RENEWING OF THE INWARD MAN
II Corinthians 4:16 (Amplified) – Therefore we do not become discouraged (utterly spiritless, exhausted, and wearied out through fear). Though our outer man is [progressively] decaying and wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day after day. 
The inward man is our mind, our emotions, and our willpower.  
The inward man needs to be renewed daily, because they are attacked daily by the devil.
IV. WE NEED A DETERMINED RELIANCE UPON GOD’S PROMISES
Romans 4:19-21 19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness[a] of Sarah's womb. 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.


What turned Abraham from flesh to faith?
He became fully persuaded concerning God’s ability to perform His promise.
He gave God praise for His ability, and praising changes one’s perspective.
He became strong in his faith through his praises.

CONCLUSION
36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Hebrews 10:36 

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				<title><![CDATA[Peacemaker]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Blessed are the Peacemakers 

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Grace Baptist Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Blessed are the Peacemakers 

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Grace Baptist Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<description><![CDATA[Blessed are the Peacemakers 

LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Grace Baptist Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:09</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harvest Heart]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
•A Heart For The Harvest
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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•Matthew 9:35-10:1]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
•A Heart For The Harvest
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
•Matthew 9:35-10:1]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
•A Heart For The Harvest
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
•Matthew 9:35-10:1]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday bible study]]></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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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/friday-bible-study</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>32:18</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday night Bible Study 9-15]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Morgan]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study ]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Friday Night Bible Study ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/friday-night-bible-study-9-15</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 08:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>42:31</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[blessed are the merciful]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Sermon On The Mount
•Blessed Are The Merciful
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
I.The Next Step
•Poverty of spirit, v. 3—Leads to showing mercy to others, v. 7...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Sermon On The Mount
•Blessed Are The Merciful
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
I.The Next Step
•Poverty of spirit, v. 3—Leads to showing mercy to others, v. 7.
•Mourning over sin, v. 4—Leads to a purity of heart, v. 8.
•Meekness (humility), v. 5—Leads to seeking for peace, v. 9.
•Hunger and thirst for righteousness, v. 6—Leads to a willingness to pay the price of persecution, v. 10.  
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Sermon On The Mount
•Blessed Are The Merciful
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
•WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @
•http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live
I.The Next Step
•Poverty of spirit, v. 3—Leads to showing mercy to others, v. 7.
•Mourning over sin, v. 4—Leads to a purity of heart, v. 8.
•Meekness (humility), v. 5—Leads to seeking for peace, v. 9.
•Hunger and thirst for righteousness, v. 6—Leads to a willingness to pay the price of persecution, v. 10.  
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 08:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>49:02</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blessed Are The Hungry – ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Blessed Are The Hungry – 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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MATTHEW 5:6 
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Blessed Are The Hungry – 
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MATTHEW 5:6 
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
The Turning Point
The Lord presents the idea that there must be a certain amount of hunger for these spiritual matters in the soul of a man
That spiritual hunger moves a man in to action. 
Mark 10:17-22  17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” 20 And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
II. Ways that we can build up the spiritual mind. 
Prayer—Implore the Holy Ghost to give divine light to our mind.  
Discernment—Examine the things that we are faced with and seek after a deeper spiritual knowledge supplied by God so that we can judge between good and bad.  
Decisions—Clear and correct choices are needed and the Word of God provides much guidance in seeking out the right way to live and walk.  

III. Spiritual hunger and thirst is crucial to us for varied reasons:
To prevent a carelessness and negligence in our walk and to bolster a sense of watchfulness, diligence, and attentiveness about our spiritual man.
To remind us that our enemy is always ready to attack us.
To make holiness, righteousness, and purity something that appeals to us even more than the treasures of this world. 
To ensure that we are not proud, but rather humble in what He accomplishes by His grace in our life.
To make sure that we are going to uphold the honor of God, the matter of love for Him and His salvation to us, and to keep the faith to the very end of our life.  
To give wisdom from the victories and the defeats that come as we experience the hope of salvation.  
To give a saint an opportunity through the faithful fight to gain a measure of eternal reward and honor.  
To glorify God and show His power over the enemy.  

IV. Blessed Are the Hungry
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy?Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. ( Isaiah 55:1-2) 
V. How Can I Tell If I Am Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness?
A habit of having the same mind as God in all areas of life. It affects our worldview.
A blessing of being under the commandments of God that preserve us from the curses and consequences of sin.  
A promise of becoming like the Lord in thought and action preserving the Kingdom on this earth.
A development of the fruit of the Spirit.
A blessing of having the ability to have both self-control and self-denial which keeps us from being pulled by every whim of the flesh and the w...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Blessed Are The Hungry – 
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MATTHEW 5:6 
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
The Turning Point
The Lord presents the idea that there must be a certain amount of hunger for these spiritual matters in the soul of a man
That spiritual hunger moves a man in to action. 
Mark 10:17-22  17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” 20 And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
II. Ways that we can build up the spiritual mind. 
Prayer—Implore the Holy Ghost to give divine light to our mind.  
Discernment—Examine the things that we are faced with and seek after a deeper spiritual knowledge supplied by God so that we can judge between good and bad.  
Decisions—Clear and correct choices are needed and the Word of God provides much guidance in seeking out the right way to live and walk.  

III. Spiritual hunger and thirst is crucial to us for varied reasons:
To prevent a carelessness and negligence in our walk and to bolster a sense of watchfulness, diligence, and attentiveness about our spiritual man.
To remind us that our enemy is always ready to attack us.
To make holiness, righteousness, and purity something that appeals to us even more than the treasures of this world. 
To ensure that we are not proud, but rather humble in what He accomplishes by His grace in our life.
To make sure that we are going to uphold the honor of God, the matter of love for Him and His salvation to us, and to keep the faith to the very end of our life.  
To give wisdom from the victories and the defeats that come as we experience the hope of salvation.  
To give a saint an opportunity through the faithful fight to gain a measure of eternal reward and honor.  
To glorify God and show His power over the enemy.  

IV. Blessed Are the Hungry
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy?Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. ( Isaiah 55:1-2) 
V. How Can I Tell If I Am Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness?
A habit of having the same mind as God in all areas of life. It affects our worldview.
A blessing of being under the commandments of God that preserve us from the curses and consequences of sin.  
A promise of becoming like the Lord in thought and action preserving the Kingdom on this earth.
A development of the fruit of the Spirit.
A blessing of having the ability to have both self-control and self-denial which keeps us from being pulled by every whim of the flesh and the world. 
A fellowship in a church that is marked by brotherly kindness and love.
A spirit of mercy and goodness that will be expressed toward others.  
A purity of heart that revels in the clean mind.  
A man who understands the necessity of the fear of the Lord. 
A man who is spiritually minded which means that there will be a clear sense of spiritual discernment that allows him to see what is right and proper.  

VI. Great blessings that we find at the banquet table of righteousness.
The first way, is to see if we are hungering and thirsting after righteousness. 
The second way to see if we are hungering and thirsting after righteousness is to look at Scriptural examples of those who demonstrated it. 
Another way to analyze this matter is to look for our own self-righteousness in comparison to the true-righteousness of God
We also find that someone who is hungering and thirsting will avail himself to some actions that will promote that righteousness in his life. 
2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (Heb 12:2) 

 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. 
Rather train yourself for godliness; (1 Tim. 4:7). 
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Matthew 6:5-13
5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.[a] 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done,[b] on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread,[c] 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.[d]

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Matthew 6:5-13
5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.[a] 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done,[b] on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread,[c] 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.[d]

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				<title><![CDATA[Hallowed be thy Name]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Lord’s Prayer – Part 2
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MATTHEW  6:9-11
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MATTHEW  6:9-11
Pray then like this:“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.[a]10 Your kingdom come, your will be done,[b] on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread,[c]

I. Our Father (Mat.6:9)
God isn’t everyone’s Father!
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!” (Rom 8:15) 
2. You’re not the only child in the family!
34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, (Acts 10:34
Because we have a heavenly Father that means:
We have someone we can trust!
We have someone that will provide!
“32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.. (Mat.6:32-33).
“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him” (Mat.7:11)?

We have someone that will protect!
We have someone that’s available anytime we call!
4. We have someone that will discipline!
Hebrews 12:6-11 6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” 7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.


II.  Which Art In Heaven (Mat.6:9)
This is where our prayers are to be directed!
“The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules overall. (Ps.103:19).
Because He’s in heaven He has power over things in the earth!
16 For by[a] 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. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Col.1:16-17).



III.  Hallowed Be Thy Name (Mat.6:9)

Because He is in heaven His name is to be “hallowed”!
Hallow – to set something apart as unique or special.
2. We Praise Him because of who he is 
3. You don’t need to know all his names to know God
IV.  Thy Kingdom Come (Mat.6:10)
This is the first “request” AND should be the FOCUS of our requests!
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Rom.14:17).

2. It’s through prayer that we tap into victory, healing, deliverance

Thy Will Be Done In Earth As It Is In Heaven (Mat.6:10)…
There are 4 wills that struggle for the mans obedience:
Man’s own will (Rom.12:1-2; Ro.7:15; Gal.5:17)
Other men’s will (1Pet.4:2)
Satan’s will (Jn.8:44)
God’s will (Eph.5:15-17; P...]]></itunes:summary>
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MATTHEW  6:9-11
Pray then like this:“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.[a]10 Your kingdom come, your will be done,[b] on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread,[c]

I. Our Father (Mat.6:9)
God isn’t everyone’s Father!
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!” (Rom 8:15) 
2. You’re not the only child in the family!
34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, (Acts 10:34
Because we have a heavenly Father that means:
We have someone we can trust!
We have someone that will provide!
“32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.. (Mat.6:32-33).
“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him” (Mat.7:11)?

We have someone that will protect!
We have someone that’s available anytime we call!
4. We have someone that will discipline!
Hebrews 12:6-11 6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” 7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.


II.  Which Art In Heaven (Mat.6:9)
This is where our prayers are to be directed!
“The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules overall. (Ps.103:19).
Because He’s in heaven He has power over things in the earth!
16 For by[a] 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. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Col.1:16-17).



III.  Hallowed Be Thy Name (Mat.6:9)

Because He is in heaven His name is to be “hallowed”!
Hallow – to set something apart as unique or special.
2. We Praise Him because of who he is 
3. You don’t need to know all his names to know God
IV.  Thy Kingdom Come (Mat.6:10)
This is the first “request” AND should be the FOCUS of our requests!
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Rom.14:17).

2. It’s through prayer that we tap into victory, healing, deliverance

Thy Will Be Done In Earth As It Is In Heaven (Mat.6:10)…
There are 4 wills that struggle for the mans obedience:
Man’s own will (Rom.12:1-2; Ro.7:15; Gal.5:17)
Other men’s will (1Pet.4:2)
Satan’s will (Jn.8:44)
God’s will (Eph.5:15-17; Ph.2:13; 1jn.2:17)
Three aspects to God’s will:
Comprehensive will – His far-reaching plan for His creation.  Nothing will prevent what God has ordered to happen.
Perfect will – Has to do with what He desires for us.  He’s not willing that any perish, etc.
Submissive will – It’s what He allows because He’s given us a choice.


How is God’s will done in heaven?
Immediately – not one second transpires.
Perfectly – no debate or confusion but full conformity to the will of God.
Absolutely – There’s nobody in heaven with a will independent or in conflict.

The difference between doing “His” will and “your” will:
When you do HIS will you THEN get to pray for His daily bread, His forgiveness, and His deliverance from temptation.
When you do YOUR will you get to find your own bread, deal with your own sins, and try and protect yourself from the devil’s attacks.

4 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. (1Jn.5:14-15).
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Sermon On The MountBlessed Are The Beggars 
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The Poor In Spirit
Matthew 5:3—Poor in spirit—This is the right attitude toward s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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The Poor In Spirit
Matthew 5:3—Poor in spirit—This is the right attitude toward sin.
Matthew 5:4—Mourning—Profound sorrow over the state of the soul both individually and for others.
Matthew 5:5—Meekness—An accompanying sense of humility.
Matthew 5:6—Hunger and Thirst—Recognizing the low state of the soul, it creates a longing for what is holy and righteous.
Matthew 5:7—Mercy—An understanding that only mercy of God will save a sinful man and nation.
Matthew 5:8—Purity of Heart—A longing that has determined that only when the hunger for holiness has been met will a purity of heart take place.
Matthew 5:9—Peacemakers—The natural progression that once conversion has taken place that others have to come to a place of righteousness with God.
Matthew 5:10—Reviled—This is the destination that a saint will reach with the world and the devil. 
The Problem of Pride
1 Peter 5:5-6  Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”  6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

Luke 14:11 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,[a] and to walk humbly with your God?

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				<description><![CDATA[The Sermon On The MountBlessed Are The Beggars 
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The Poor In Spirit
Matthew 5:3—Poor in spirit—This is the right attitude toward sin.
Matthew 5:4—Mourning—Profound sorrow over the state of the soul both individually and for others.
Matthew 5:5—Meekness—An accompanying sense of humility.
Matthew 5:6—Hunger and Thirst—Recognizing the low state of the soul, it creates a longing for what is holy and righteous.
Matthew 5:7—Mercy—An understanding that only mercy of God will save a sinful man and nation.
Matthew 5:8—Purity of Heart—A longing that has determined that only when the hunger for holiness has been met will a purity of heart take place.
Matthew 5:9—Peacemakers—The natural progression that once conversion has taken place that others have to come to a place of righteousness with God.
Matthew 5:10—Reviled—This is the destination that a saint will reach with the world and the devil. 
The Problem of Pride
1 Peter 5:5-6  Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”  6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

Luke 14:11 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,[a] and to walk humbly with your God?

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				<title><![CDATA[The God that promises]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
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•The God That Promises
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•GOD'S PROMISES FOR YOU
19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as de...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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•The God That Promises
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•GOD'S PROMISES FOR YOU
19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness[a] of Sarah's womb. 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” (Romans 4:19-21).

God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind.Has he said, and will he not do it? or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? (Numbers 23:19).]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
•The God That Promises
•LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 
•GOD'S PROMISES FOR YOU
19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness[a] of Sarah's womb. 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” (Romans 4:19-21).

God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind.Has he said, and will he not do it? or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? (Numbers 23:19).]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Revenge 7]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Revenge
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Revenge
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!
Acts 24:16  This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
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				<description><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Revenge
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!
Acts 24:16  This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
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				<title><![CDATA[Bait 5]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Believe
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
I Peter 2:6-8
“Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means b...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Believe
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
I Peter 2:6-8
“Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.” Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Believe
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
I Peter 2:6-8
“Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.” Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:00:42</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bait 4]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do co...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! 

I Samuel 24:6-7 6 He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord's anointed.” 7 So David persuaded his men with these words and did not permit them to attack Saul. And Saul rose up and left the cave and went on his way. 
II. God's way or My Way 
A. How Spiritual Vagabonds are born

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath:  for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord (Romans 12:19).
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! 

I Samuel 24:6-7 6 He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord's anointed.” 7 So David persuaded his men with these words and did not permit them to attack Saul. And Saul rose up and left the cave and went on his way. 

1. It is righteous for God to avenge His servants. 
2. It is unrighteous for God’s servants to avenge themselves, 
3. God tests His servants with obedience.

B. How Can God Use Corrupt Leaders?

Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli” (I Sam. 3:1).

And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation” (I Sam. 3:1). 

]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracech
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! 

I Samuel 24:6-7 6 He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord's anointed.” 7 So David persuaded his men with these words and did not permit them to attack Saul. And Saul rose up and left the cave and went on his way. 
II. God's way or My Way 
A. How Spiritual Vagabonds are born

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath:  for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord (Romans 12:19).
Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! 

I Samuel 24:6-7 6 He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord's anointed.” 7 So David persuaded his men with these words and did not permit them to attack Saul. And Saul rose up and left the cave and went on his way. 

1. It is righteous for God to avenge His servants. 
2. It is unrighteous for God’s servants to avenge themselves, 
3. God tests His servants with obedience.

B. How Can God Use Corrupt Leaders?

Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli” (I Sam. 3:1).

And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation” (I Sam. 3:1). 

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				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[I. THE GOD THAT ALWAYS IS!]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[I. THE GOD THAT ALWAYS IS!
He is the God of the generations.
He is the God that always is. 
He is “I AM THAT I AM.” This is derived from the Hebrew “Yahweh” or “Jehovah.” This expression indicates action.
Inbuilt in the title or name is the promise of...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[I. THE GOD THAT ALWAYS IS!
He is the God of the generations.
He is the God that always is. 
He is “I AM THAT I AM.” This is derived from the Hebrew “Yahweh” or “Jehovah.” This expression indicates action.
Inbuilt in the title or name is the promise of the presence of God being with His people on a daily basis.
God is present everywhere, and absent from nowhere.
God is self-existent, self-sufficient, and therefore all-sufficient. 


1. He’s God in my past protecting me
“The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus...You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead” (Acts 3:13-15, NIV). 

“The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." Saul said to David, "Go, and the LORD be with you" (1 Samuel 17:37, NIV). 

2. He’s God in my present leading me. 
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers” (2 Corinthians 1:9-11, NIV).
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). 
Have you seen Abraham” (John 8:57).  “Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58). 



3. He’s God in my future, waiting on me, yet He’s never moved. 
I am the A and the Z, the Beginning and the Ending of all things," says God, who is the Lord, the All Powerful One who is, and was, and is coming again!”   (Revelation 1:8, TLB).
None like Him (Deuteronomy 32:39).
No God like Him (Isaiah 46:9).
No God beside Him (2 Samuel 7:22).
No God above Him nor is there any beneath (Joshua 2:11).
None before Him and none after Him (Isaiah 43:10).
None other than Him (Mark 12:32).
The Lord He is God and there is none else (1 Kings 8:60).

II. THE GOD THAT IS ALWAYS THERE
God is before His people (Micah 2:13).
God is behind His people (Psalm 139:5).
God is above His people (Deuteronomy 33:12).
God is beneath His people (Isaiah 40:11).
God is around His people (Psalm 125:2).
God is with His people (Matthew 1:23).
God is in the midst of His people (Isaiah 12:6).
God is in His people (1 Corinthians 3:16).

 (Psalms 139:1-12, NLT).

“O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my every thought when far away. You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD. You both precede and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to know! I can never escape from your spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the place of the dead, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.  I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night — but even in darkness I cannot hide from you” 
CONCLUDING PROMISES
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20).

“And he said, Certainly I will be with thee” (Exodus 3:12). “Teach these new disciples to obey all the co...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[I. THE GOD THAT ALWAYS IS!
He is the God of the generations.
He is the God that always is. 
He is “I AM THAT I AM.” This is derived from the Hebrew “Yahweh” or “Jehovah.” This expression indicates action.
Inbuilt in the title or name is the promise of the presence of God being with His people on a daily basis.
God is present everywhere, and absent from nowhere.
God is self-existent, self-sufficient, and therefore all-sufficient. 


1. He’s God in my past protecting me
“The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus...You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead” (Acts 3:13-15, NIV). 

“The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." Saul said to David, "Go, and the LORD be with you" (1 Samuel 17:37, NIV). 

2. He’s God in my present leading me. 
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers” (2 Corinthians 1:9-11, NIV).
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). 
Have you seen Abraham” (John 8:57).  “Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58). 



3. He’s God in my future, waiting on me, yet He’s never moved. 
I am the A and the Z, the Beginning and the Ending of all things," says God, who is the Lord, the All Powerful One who is, and was, and is coming again!”   (Revelation 1:8, TLB).
None like Him (Deuteronomy 32:39).
No God like Him (Isaiah 46:9).
No God beside Him (2 Samuel 7:22).
No God above Him nor is there any beneath (Joshua 2:11).
None before Him and none after Him (Isaiah 43:10).
None other than Him (Mark 12:32).
The Lord He is God and there is none else (1 Kings 8:60).

II. THE GOD THAT IS ALWAYS THERE
God is before His people (Micah 2:13).
God is behind His people (Psalm 139:5).
God is above His people (Deuteronomy 33:12).
God is beneath His people (Isaiah 40:11).
God is around His people (Psalm 125:2).
God is with His people (Matthew 1:23).
God is in the midst of His people (Isaiah 12:6).
God is in His people (1 Corinthians 3:16).

 (Psalms 139:1-12, NLT).

“O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my every thought when far away. You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD. You both precede and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to know! I can never escape from your spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the place of the dead, you are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.  I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night — but even in darkness I cannot hide from you” 
CONCLUDING PROMISES
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20).

“And he said, Certainly I will be with thee” (Exodus 3:12). “Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20, NLT).



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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan Lesson #3]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Bait of SatanLesson #3Those who think they have been mistreated but actually were not. 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bait of SatanLesson #3Those who think they have been mistreated but actually were not. 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Bait of SatanLesson #3Those who think they have been mistreated but actually were not. 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>53:16</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The God Who Gave :   “For God so loved ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[the world, that he gave…” (John 3:16).
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE 
@ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

I. THE GOD THAT GAVE
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[the world, that he gave…” (John 3:16).
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE 
@ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

I. THE GOD THAT GAVE
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28).

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). 

II. THE GOD THAT GIVES
1. Our God gives for our greatest advantage.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father…who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17-18, NIV).

“If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good gifts [gifts that are to their advantage] to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!” (Luke 11:13, AMP).


2. GOD GIVES LIFE
“Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things” (Acts 17:25). 

“For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world” (John 6:33).

3. GOD GIVES ETERNAL LIFE

“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. So no one can take them from me” (John 10:28-29, NLT).

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

4. GOD GIVES ABUNDANT LIFE

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

5. GOD GIVES THE HOLY GHOST

“Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water” (John 4:10).

“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” (Luke 11:13). 

“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15).

6. GOD GIVES REVELATION

“Now we have not received the spirit [that belongs to] the world, but the [Holy] Spirit Who is from God, [given to us] that we might realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts [of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly] bestowed on us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12, AMP).

7. GOD GIVES REWARDS

“Be loyally faithful unto death [even if you must die for it], and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10, AMP).

8. GOD GIVES HEALING

“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6).
9. GOD GIVES PEACE

“I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27-28, NLT).

10. GOD GIVES WISDOM

“Give me wisdom and knowledge to rule them properly, for who is able to govern this great nation of yours?” God said to Solomon, "Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for personal wealth and honor or the death of your enemies or even a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people, I will...]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[the world, that he gave…” (John 3:16).
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I. THE GOD THAT GAVE
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28).

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). 

II. THE GOD THAT GIVES
1. Our God gives for our greatest advantage.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father…who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17-18, NIV).

“If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good gifts [gifts that are to their advantage] to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!” (Luke 11:13, AMP).


2. GOD GIVES LIFE
“Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things” (Acts 17:25). 

“For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world” (John 6:33).

3. GOD GIVES ETERNAL LIFE

“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. So no one can take them from me” (John 10:28-29, NLT).

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

4. GOD GIVES ABUNDANT LIFE

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

5. GOD GIVES THE HOLY GHOST

“Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water” (John 4:10).

“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” (Luke 11:13). 

“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15).

6. GOD GIVES REVELATION

“Now we have not received the spirit [that belongs to] the world, but the [Holy] Spirit Who is from God, [given to us] that we might realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts [of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly] bestowed on us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12, AMP).

7. GOD GIVES REWARDS

“Be loyally faithful unto death [even if you must die for it], and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10, AMP).

8. GOD GIVES HEALING

“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6).
9. GOD GIVES PEACE

“I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27-28, NLT).

10. GOD GIVES WISDOM

“Give me wisdom and knowledge to rule them properly, for who is able to govern this great nation of yours?” God said to Solomon, "Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for personal wealth and honor or the death of your enemies or even a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people, I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. And I will also give you riches, wealth, and honor such as no other king has ever had before you or will ever have again!" (2 Chronicles 1:10-13, NLT).

“If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him” (James 1:5, AMP).

11. GOD GIVES UNDERSTANDING

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple” (Psalms 119:130).

“For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy” (Ecclesiastes 2:26).

12. GOD GIVES GRACE
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

13. GOD GIVES OUR DESIRES
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass” (Psalms 37:4-5).

14. GOD GIVES HIS WORD
“In his goodness he chose to make us his own children by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his choice possession” (James 1:17-18, NLT).

15. GOD GIVES SPIRITUAL GIFTS
“Therefore it is said, When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive [He led a train of vanquished foes] and He bestowed gifts on men. [Psalms 68:18.]” (Ephesians 4:8, AMP).
“God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well” (Romans 12:6, NLT).
“Now there are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but it is the same Holy Spirit who is the source of them all” (1 Corinthians 12:4-5, NLT).

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				<title><![CDATA[The Bait of Satan. 2]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Luke 17:1
“And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise u...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Luke 17:1
“And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved (Matt 24:10-13 NKJV).
I. Walls of Protection
“A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle” (Proverb’s 18:19).

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				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Luke 17:1
“And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved (Matt 24:10-13 NKJV).
I. Walls of Protection
“A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle” (Proverb’s 18:19).

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				<title><![CDATA[The God That Brought Us Out]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The God That Brought Us Out

“Then He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in, to give us the land of which He swore...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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The God That Brought Us Out

“Then He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in, to give us the land of which He swore to our fathers” (Deuteronomy 6:23, NKJV).

ekklesia   called out
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				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

The God That Brought Us Out

“Then He brought us out from there, that He might bring us in, to give us the land of which He swore to our fathers” (Deuteronomy 6:23, NKJV).

ekklesia   called out
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				<title><![CDATA[Offended]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Unknown]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Bait of SatanLuke 17:1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bait of SatanLuke 17:1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

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				<description><![CDATA[The Bait of SatanLuke 17:1
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				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2023 07:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:58</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The modt Dtsrtling Statement Part 2]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Most Startling Claim Ever Made, Part 2
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @  http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  

John 5:17-24 
“Speaking of Jesus…it says…He answered them, ‘My Father is working unti...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Most Startling Claim Ever Made, Part 2
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @  http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  

John 5:17-24 
“Speaking of Jesus…it says…He answered them, ‘My Father is working until now and I Myself am working.’ For this reason, therefore, the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him because He not only was breaking the Sabbath was is calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.  Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, ‘Truly, truly I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself unless it is something He sees the Father doing, for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner.  For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all things that He Himself is doing and the Father will show Him greater works than these so that you will marvel. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so, the Son also gives life to whom He wishes, for not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son so that all will honor the Son even as they honor the Father.  He who does not honor the Son, does not honor the Father who sent Him.  Truly, truly I say to you, he who hears My word and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life and does not come into judgment but is past out of death into life.’”
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				<description><![CDATA[The Most Startling Claim Ever Made, Part 2
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @  http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  

John 5:17-24 
“Speaking of Jesus…it says…He answered them, ‘My Father is working until now and I Myself am working.’ For this reason, therefore, the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him because He not only was breaking the Sabbath was is calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.  Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, ‘Truly, truly I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself unless it is something He sees the Father doing, for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner.  For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all things that He Himself is doing and the Father will show Him greater works than these so that you will marvel. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so, the Son also gives life to whom He wishes, for not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son so that all will honor the Son even as they honor the Father.  He who does not honor the Son, does not honor the Father who sent Him.  Truly, truly I say to you, he who hears My word and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life and does not come into judgment but is past out of death into life.’”
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>47:48</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Seductive Power of Desire ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Seductive Power of Desire 
Guard Your Heart – Sexual Purity in a Media Culture
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  ​​

3 Myths about Pornography
It really pe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Seductive Power of Desire 
Guard Your Heart – Sexual Purity in a Media Culture
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  ​​

3 Myths about Pornography
It really pertains to somebody outside the church
You can be a user and it doesn’t impact anything
We can get out of this alone


James 1:12-15 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
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				<description><![CDATA[The Seductive Power of Desire 
Guard Your Heart – Sexual Purity in a Media Culture
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  ​​

3 Myths about Pornography
It really pertains to somebody outside the church
You can be a user and it doesn’t impact anything
We can get out of this alone


James 1:12-15 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Startled]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Most Startling Claim Ever Made 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  ​​

John 5:17-24  
17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am w...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Most Startling Claim Ever Made 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  ​​

John 5:17-24  
17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” 18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. 19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father[a] does, that the Son does likewise. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel. 21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. 22 For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
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				<description><![CDATA[The Most Startling Claim Ever Made 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live  ​​

John 5:17-24  
17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” 18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. 19 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father[a] does, that the Son does likewise. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel. 21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. 22 For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
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				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ Battle for you r Heartd Recording Feb 8 7:50pm]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[proverbs 4:20]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[proverbs 4:20]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[proverbs 4:20]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:25</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[pART 3 lIVING wATER]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Messiah: The Living Water, Part 3


John 4:27-38  Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” 28 Then, leaving her water jar, the woman w...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Messiah: The Living Water, Part 3


John 4:27-38  Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” 28 Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” 30 They came out of the town and made their way toward him. 31 Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” 33 Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” 34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. 35 Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. 36 Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. 37 Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. 38 I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.
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				<description><![CDATA[Messiah: The Living Water, Part 3


John 4:27-38  Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” 28 Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” 30 They came out of the town and made their way toward him. 31 Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” 33 Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” 34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. 35 Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. 36 Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. 37 Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. 38 I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Not Far, But Not In]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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Mark 12:28-34 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Mark 12:28-34 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32 And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him. 33 And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that no one dared to ask him any more questions.

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Mark 12:28-34 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32 And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him. 33 And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that no one dared to ask him any more questions.

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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Messiah: The Living Water, Part 2 (WORSHIP)]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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John 4:16-24 
16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” 17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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John 4:16-24 
16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” 17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.”19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
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John 4:16-24 
16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” 17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.”19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:12:02</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Love in the Crucible]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love In The Crucible 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Mark 12:28-31 
28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them arguing with one another, and seeing that h...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love In The Crucible 
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live 

Mark 12:28-31 
28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them arguing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Love In The Crucible 
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Mark 12:28-31 
28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them arguing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:42:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:02:16</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus The Living Waetr]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Messiah The Living Water 
Part 1
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Messiah The Living Water 
Part 1
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Messiah The Living Water 
Part 1
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]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:11</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[let my people think]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout ​​
 https://discord-gg/u9zt9d

]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
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]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/let-my-people-think</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>50:33</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[THE WEDDING]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/liveE  ​​
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1LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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1LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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John 2:1-11
2 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.[a] 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in  HIM]]></itunes:summary>
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1LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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John 2:1-11
2 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.[a] 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in  HIM]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>12:42</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[SOUL DESIRE]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>46:49</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[tHE TRUE lIGHT ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The True Light
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The True Light
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The True Light
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]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>37:36</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Love at Ground Zero ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/liveE  
Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout https://discord-gg/u9zt9dq 

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout https://discord-gg/u9zt9dq 

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				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>47:44</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Let us Fix our Eyes on Jesus]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Let Us Fix Our Eyes on Jesus

LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com ​​

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let Us Fix Our Eyes on Jesus

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 https://discord-gg/u9zt9dq​]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Let Us Fix Our Eyes on Jesus

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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 07:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>30:04</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus and the Lawyer]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jesus And The Lawyer
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Mark 12:28...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus And The Lawyer
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Mark 12:28-34
 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32 And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him. 33 And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that no one dared to ask him any more questions.

What can we do without, as a church? 
1. Take the offering by passing a plate?
2. Sit in rows, in pews or chairs, looking at the backs of each other’s heads?
3. Sing praise choruses? Hymns?
4. Meet on Sunday morning?
5. Wear a particular type of clothing?
6. Have an order of service listed in the bulletin?
7. Have a Sunday School, or a children’s ministry?
8. Pray with our eyes closed?
9. Have hymn books in the racks?


I. The Inquirer – A lawyer
II. The Responder – Jesus
III. The Question – “Which commandment is the greatest?

What is priority 1?
People today organize their lives around a host of wrong principles.
Materialism
Hedonism
Rationalism
Selfism
All around us we see people building their entire lives on these and other philosophies.
“Nothing is important save that which is eternal.

Points to Ponder:
1. Judging by the way you lived your life over the past week, what might another person say would be your answer to the question “What is the greatest commandment?”

2. As we begin our study of the Great Commandment, make it your regular prayer that God would demonstrate to you those areas of your life in which it cannot be said that you are loving Him and loving others.

Grace Baptist Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Jesus And The Lawyer
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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Mark 12:28-34
 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32 And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him. 33 And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that no one dared to ask him any more questions.

What can we do without, as a church? 
1. Take the offering by passing a plate?
2. Sit in rows, in pews or chairs, looking at the backs of each other’s heads?
3. Sing praise choruses? Hymns?
4. Meet on Sunday morning?
5. Wear a particular type of clothing?
6. Have an order of service listed in the bulletin?
7. Have a Sunday School, or a children’s ministry?
8. Pray with our eyes closed?
9. Have hymn books in the racks?


I. The Inquirer – A lawyer
II. The Responder – Jesus
III. The Question – “Which commandment is the greatest?

What is priority 1?
People today organize their lives around a host of wrong principles.
Materialism
Hedonism
Rationalism
Selfism
All around us we see people building their entire lives on these and other philosophies.
“Nothing is important save that which is eternal.

Points to Ponder:
1. Judging by the way you lived your life over the past week, what might another person say would be your answer to the question “What is the greatest commandment?”

2. As we begin our study of the Great Commandment, make it your regular prayer that God would demonstrate to you those areas of your life in which it cannot be said that you are loving Him and loving others.

Grace Baptist Podcast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:02:28</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Shepherds Christmas]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michaael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout ​​
 https://discord-gg/u9zt9dq​​

LUKE 2:8-20 (ESV)
 And in the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
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LUKE 2:8-20 (ESV)
 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.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
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LUKE 2:8-20 (ESV)
 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.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/the-shepherds-christmas</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 19:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>31:20</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[ABANDONED]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WHEN YOU FEEL ABANDONED BY GOD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[WHEN YOU FEEL ABANDONED BY GOD
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/liveE  ​​
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[WHEN YOU FEEL ABANDONED BY GOD
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]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/abandoned</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>39:35</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Gift ofLife]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​​
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Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout ​​
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​John 8:31-38 31 So Jesus said t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout ​​
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​John 8:31-38 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave[b] to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. 38 I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​​
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​John 8:31-38 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave[b] to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. 38 I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/the-gift-oflife</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:43</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[CAN I BELIEVE IN GOD AND SCIENCE?]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Unknown]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/liveE  ​
Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout ​
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				<description><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​
WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ ​
http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/liveE  ​
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 https://discord-gg/u9zt9dq​]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/can-i-believe-in-god-and-science</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>40:45</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus :the Gift of Love]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jesus: The Gift of Love
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​
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I1 John 4:7...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus: The Gift of Love
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​
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I1 John 4:7  “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God, and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Jesus: The Gift of Love
LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  ​
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I1 John 4:7  “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God, and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ]]></description>
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/jesus-the-gift-of-love</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 07:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>47:56</itunes:duration>
				<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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				<title><![CDATA[too bad for God]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[AM I TOO BAD FOR GOD?


LISTEN ON MIXLR @ https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[AM I TOO BAD FOR GOD?


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				<description><![CDATA[AM I TOO BAD FOR GOD?


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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jesus  Gift of Life]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jesus, The Gift Of Life  outline
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1 That whi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus, The Gift Of Life  outline
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1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete.  1 John 1:1-4
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1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— 3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[a] joy may be complete.  1 John 1:1-4
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:44</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Doubting God: When Christians Let you down]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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“The single greatest cause of atheism in the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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“The single greatest cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, then walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” —Brennan Manning

“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people’s bones and all sorts of impurity. 28Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.”  Matthew 23:27-28 NLT

You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?” Matthew 23:33 ESV
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“The single greatest cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, then walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” —Brennan Manning

“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people’s bones and all sorts of impurity. 28Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.”  Matthew 23:27-28 NLT

You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?” Matthew 23:33 ESV
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>57:16</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[JESUS THE GIFT OF LIGHT6 7:32pm]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[JESUS: THE GIFT OF LIGHT
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[JESUS: THE GIFT OF LIGHT
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				<description><![CDATA[JESUS: THE GIFT OF LIGHT
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>33:30</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[FACING YOUR INSECURITIES]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[FACING YOUR INSECURITIES
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10 For we are Hi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FACING YOUR INSECURITIES
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10 For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them. Eph 2:10

What would look different in your life if you lived like this verse was true of you?
How often do you doubt yourself and your abilities? What truths about God do you need to remember when you’re having doubts about yourself?
Talk about an insecurity or failure that you’ve struggled with. In what ways could God use that experience for His glory?

poiema: a creation with a designated purpose, workmanship, a masterpiece]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[FACING YOUR INSECURITIES
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10 For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them. Eph 2:10

What would look different in your life if you lived like this verse was true of you?
How often do you doubt yourself and your abilities? What truths about God do you need to remember when you’re having doubts about yourself?
Talk about an insecurity or failure that you’ve struggled with. In what ways could God use that experience for His glory?

poiema: a creation with a designated purpose, workmanship, a masterpiece]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving 365]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thanksgiving 365

Proverbs 15:16-17


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Tha...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thanksgiving 365

Proverbs 15:16-17


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Thanksgiving is all about getting your entire dysfunctional family under one roof and hoping the police don’t get called!
“We buy things we do not need, with money we do not have, to impress people we do not like.”]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving 365

Proverbs 15:16-17


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Thanksgiving is all about getting your entire dysfunctional family under one roof and hoping the police don’t get called!
“We buy things we do not need, with money we do not have, to impress people we do not like.”]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>34:08</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Leaving Christianity Dealing with doubt]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
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]]></itunes:summary>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>42:56</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Handwriting on the wall]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
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Daneil 5: 24- 31  24 “Then from his presence t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Daneil 5: 24- 31  24 “Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed. 25 And this is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin. 26 This is the interpretation of the matter: Mene, God has numbered[g] the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end; 27 Tekel, you have been weighed[h] in the balances and found wanting; 28 Peres, your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.”[i] 29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and Daniel was clothed with purple, a chain of gold was put around his neck, and a proclamation was made about him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.30 That very night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was killed. 31 [j] And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.

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Daneil 5: 24- 31  24 “Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed. 25 And this is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin. 26 This is the interpretation of the matter: Mene, God has numbered[g] the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end; 27 Tekel, you have been weighed[h] in the balances and found wanting; 28 Peres, your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.”[i] 29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and Daniel was clothed with purple, a chain of gold was put around his neck, and a proclamation was made about him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.30 That very night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was killed. 31 [j] And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.

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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[whe the state becomes God ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  https://gbcsl.mixlr.com  
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Dan 3:8- 18 Therefore at that time certain...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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Dan 3:8- 18 Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews. 9 They declared[b] to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! 10 You, O king, have made a decree, that every man who hears the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image. 11 And whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into a burning fiery furnace. 12 There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” 13 Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar answered and said to them, “Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden image that I have set up? 15 Now if you are ready when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, well and good.[c] But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you out of my hands?” 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.[d] 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”
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Dan 3:8- 18 Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews. 9 They declared[b] to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! 10 You, O king, have made a decree, that every man who hears the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image. 11 And whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into a burning fiery furnace. 12 There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” 13 Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar answered and said to them, “Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden image that I have set up? 15 Now if you are ready when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, well and good.[c] But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you out of my hands?” 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.[d] 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>55:28</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dealing with Doubt]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[DEALING WITH YOUR DOUBT

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DEALING WITH YOUR DOUBT

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				<description><![CDATA[DEALING WITH YOUR DOUBT

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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:54:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Conflict of Conscience]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Conflicts Of Conscience
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Conflicts Of Conscience
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Three different ways that we can respond to the culture
Oppose the culture continually.
Assimilate into the culture
Go into the culture as far as you possibly can, and then draw the line and say, “This far but no further,

1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. 3 Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family[a] and of the nobility, 4 youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. 5 The king assigned them a daily portion of the food that the king ate, and of the wine that he drank. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. 6 Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the tribe of Judah. (Daniel 1:1-6)

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				<description><![CDATA[Conflicts Of Conscience
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Three different ways that we can respond to the culture
Oppose the culture continually.
Assimilate into the culture
Go into the culture as far as you possibly can, and then draw the line and say, “This far but no further,

1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. 3 Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family[a] and of the nobility, 4 youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. 5 The king assigned them a daily portion of the food that the king ate, and of the wine that he drank. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. 6 Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the tribe of Judah. (Daniel 1:1-6)

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				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 19:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chruch of the living dead]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Church of the Living Dead
God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Church of the Living Dead
God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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Revelation 3:1-6
“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. 3 Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. 4 Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy. 5 The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. 6 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’

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				<description><![CDATA[Church of the Living Dead
God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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Revelation 3:1-6
“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. 3 Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. 4 Yet you have still a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy. 5 The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. 6 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’

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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>40:21</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Life In A Pagan City]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/liveE  
Join us on Discord at the Grace Baptist Church Hangout  https://discord-gg/u9zt9dq 

]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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WATCH US ON YOU TUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/liveE  
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]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>41:30</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Walking on Water]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael ]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Walking on Water 
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Walking on Water 
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Walking on Water 
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>51:27</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Moruning]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
Mourning

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
Mourning

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				<description><![CDATA[
Mourning

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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 20:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>54:58</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Faithfulness of God ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Unknown]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Faithfulness of God 

God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Faithfulness of God 

God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The Faithfulness of God 

God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people.
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:02:43</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[When God Judges a NationU Oct 8 7:56pm]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  HTTP://MIXLR.COM/PASTORGBCSL  
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[LISTEN ON MIXLR @  HTTP://MIXLR.COM/PASTORGBCSL  
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]]></itunes:summary>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:56:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>59:39</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The love of God]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Love of God
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I. Love
Everyone is Loo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Love of God
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I. Love
Everyone is Looking for Love
There is a universal answer to the quest for love
There is a disconnect between the universal need and the universal answer. 

Defining Love

II. There is no fulfillment in life without the love of God.

(1) REST IN THE CERTAINTY OF HIS LOVE

Rom 8:38-39 “38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

(2). ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF HIS LOVE
Eph 3:17b-19 “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

(3) GIVE HIS LOVE AWAY

Grace Baptist PodCast
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				<description><![CDATA[The Love of God
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I. Love
Everyone is Looking for Love
There is a universal answer to the quest for love
There is a disconnect between the universal need and the universal answer. 

Defining Love

II. There is no fulfillment in life without the love of God.

(1) REST IN THE CERTAINTY OF HIS LOVE

Rom 8:38-39 “38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

(2). ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF HIS LOVE
Eph 3:17b-19 “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

(3) GIVE HIS LOVE AWAY

Grace Baptist PodCast
HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST
]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>48:25</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clay in the Fathers Hands]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[lay In The Potter's Hands

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Jerem...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[lay In The Potter's Hands

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Jeremiah 18:1-12
18 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear[a] my words.” 3 So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. 5 Then the word of the Lord came to me: 6 “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. 7 If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, 8 and if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I intended to do to it. 9 And if at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it, 10 and if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will relent of the good that I had intended to do to it. 11 Now, therefore, say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: ‘Thus says the Lord, Behold, I am shaping disaster against you and devising a plan against you. Return, every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your deeds.’ 12 “But they say, ‘That is in vain! We will follow our own plans, and will every one act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart]]></itunes:summary>
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Jeremiah 18:1-12
18 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear[a] my words.” 3 So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. 4 And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. 5 Then the word of the Lord came to me: 6 “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. 7 If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, 8 and if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I intended to do to it. 9 And if at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it, 10 and if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will relent of the good that I had intended to do to it. 11 Now, therefore, say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: ‘Thus says the Lord, Behold, I am shaping disaster against you and devising a plan against you. Return, every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your deeds.’ 12 “But they say, ‘That is in vain! We will follow our own plans, and will every one act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart]]></description>
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I Defining God’s Wisdom

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I Defining God’s Wisdom

Romans 11:33-36
33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34 "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" 35 "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever!.

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God cannot miss anything. He is always on track to accomplish His plan.
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I Defining God’s Wisdom

Romans 11:33-36
33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34 "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" 35 "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever!.

There is no one wiser than God. Whatever God does, it is His wisest move.
So whatever happens in my life is God’s wisest move.
God cannot miss anything. He is always on track to accomplish His plan.
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				<title><![CDATA[The Sovereignty of God ]]></title>
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				<title><![CDATA[When Darkness Is Called Light, And Light, Darkness]]></title>
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Jeremiah 2:5-7 Thus says the Lord: “What wrong did your fathers find in me  that they went far from me, and went after worthlessness, and became worthless? 6 They did not say, ‘Where is the Lord who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us in the wilderness, in a land of deserts and pits, in a land of drought and deep darkness, in a land that none passes through, where no man dwells?’ 7 And I brought you into a plentiful land  to enjoy its fruits and its good 
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Jeremiah 2:5-7 Thus says the Lord: “What wrong did your fathers find in me  that they went far from me, and went after worthlessness, and became worthless? 6 They did not say, ‘Where is the Lord who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us in the wilderness, in a land of deserts and pits, in a land of drought and deep darkness, in a land that none passes through, where no man dwells?’ 7 And I brought you into a plentiful land  to enjoy its fruits and its good 
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				<title><![CDATA[Babylon Idols and You]]></title>
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Jeremiah 1-3

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Jeremiah 1-3

What does faithfulness look like in a nation that is under judgment?

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Jeremiah 1-3

What does faithfulness look like in a nation that is under judgment?

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				<title><![CDATA[Goodness]]></title>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to Have Joy All Year Long]]></title>
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How to Have Joy All Year Long

Philippians 4:1-9
4 Therefore, my brothers,[a] whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b] help these women, who have labored[c] side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 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. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned[e] and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
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How to Have Joy All Year Long

Philippians 4:1-9
4 Therefore, my brothers,[a] whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b] help these women, who have labored[c] side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 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. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned[e] and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[God’s Holiness
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				<title><![CDATA[Go for the Gold Philippians 3:12-21]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Go for the Gold
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				<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 07:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seeing God As He Is ]]></title>
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Why is there a need to see God rightly?

John 17:3, 25-26  3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 25 Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.]]></itunes:summary>
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Why is there a need to see God rightly?

John 17:3, 25-26  3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 25 Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[From Rubbish to Jesus]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians 3:1-11
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Philippians 3:1-11
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 19:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WILL THE REAL JESUS PLEASE STAND UP]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Philippians 2:6-11

6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[a] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[b] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humb...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Philippians 2:6-11

6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[a] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[b] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[a] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[b] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>38:47</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[THE WORD OF VICTORY!]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[MICHAEL BOYD]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Seven Greatest Words of Love
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Seven Greatest Words of Love
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Star-Quality Christians Philippians 2:12-18]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
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12 Therefore, my beloved, as you...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

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12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

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				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The word of Humanioty]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[THE WORD OF HUMANITY  The Seven Greatest Words on Love  

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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>54:34</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Getting Along With Cantankerous Christians​]]></title>
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Philippians 2:1-4​2 So if there...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 19:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The  God of Family]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The God Of Family 

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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:51:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The God of Romance]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Giving and Living]]></title>
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				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Giving and Living

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				<title><![CDATA[The God Of Money ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Biyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The God Of Money 
Luke 12, Luke 19


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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The God Of Money 
Luke 12, Luke 19


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				<description><![CDATA[The God Of Money 
Luke 12, Luke 19


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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Resurrection Bidy]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boydn]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Resurrection of the Body

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Resurrection of the Body

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Death is the fundamental human problem. It is our greatest fear, the sum of all other fears
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				<description><![CDATA[The Resurrection of the Body

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Death is the fundamental human problem. It is our greatest fear, the sum of all other fears
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>56:12</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The God of Entertainment]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The God Of Entertainment 

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The God Of Entertainment 

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]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The God Of Entertainment 

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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 07:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>44:15</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Battle of Sexes ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[BATTLE OF THE SEXES?”
1 Corinthians 14:33-40

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BATTLE OF THE SEXES?”
1 Corinthians 14:33-40

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				<description><![CDATA[BATTLE OF THE SEXES?”
1 Corinthians 14:33-40

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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>54:55</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[THE God Of Success sunday  am]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></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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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/the-god-of-success-sunday-am</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 08:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:01:52</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Order In The Gym I: Equipment ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Order In The Gym I: Equipment 
1 Corinthians 14:1-33
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Order In The Gym I: Equipment 
1 Corinthians 14:1-33
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Order In The Gym I: Equipment 
1 Corinthians 14:1-33
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>01:04</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The God Of Sex  Counterfit Gods]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The God Of Sex 


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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The God Of Sex 


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Titus 2:11-14, 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
Romans 1:22-27, 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. 24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, 25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. 26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; 27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[The God Of Sex 


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Titus 2:11-14, 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
Romans 1:22-27, 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. 24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, 25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. 26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; 27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>42:55</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Love Is ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Love is?

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love is?

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				<description><![CDATA[Love is?

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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:40</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The God of Food]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Bouyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The God Of Food 

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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The God Of Food 

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				<description><![CDATA[The God Of Food 

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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 19:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>47:04</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Greatest of these is Love]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Listen on Mixlr @  http://mixlr.com/pastorgbcsl ​
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen on Mixlr @  http://mixlr.com/pastorgbcsl ​
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 19:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>35:50</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[He is Jealous or Me   AM]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[He Is Jealous For Me]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[He Is Jealous For Me]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[He Is Jealous For Me]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2022 19:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Body ]]></title>
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				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Spiritual Body Building

Listen on Mixlr @  http://mixlr.com/pastorgbcsl ​
My Radio Stream @ http://s36.myradiostream.com:21402/listen.mp3 ​
Watch us on You Tube Live @ htttp://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live ​
Grace Baptist Church Podcast ​...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Spiritual Body Building

Listen on Mixlr @  http://mixlr.com/pastorgbcsl ​
My Radio Stream @ http://s36.myradiostream.com:21402/listen.mp3 ​
Watch us on You Tube Live @ htttp://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live ​
Grace Baptist Church Podcast ​
 https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast ​]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Spiritual Body Building

Listen on Mixlr @  http://mixlr.com/pastorgbcsl ​
My Radio Stream @ http://s36.myradiostream.com:21402/listen.mp3 ​
Watch us on You Tube Live @ htttp://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live ​
Grace Baptist Church Podcast ​
 https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast ​]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 19:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Idolatry is the issue]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michal Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Idolatry Is The Issue 

1 John 5:21, 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Exodus 20:1-6  And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall...]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Idolatry Is The Issue 

1 John 5:21, 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Exodus 20:1-6  And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before[a] me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing steadfast love to thousands[b] of those who love me and keep my commandments.
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				<description><![CDATA[Idolatry Is The Issue 

1 John 5:21, 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Exodus 20:1-6  And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before[a] me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing steadfast love to thousands[b] of those who love me and keep my commandments.
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 19:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>44:29</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Journey to Jerusalem ]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[
What does Jesus’ triumphal entry mean to us today?

1) Believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

2) Serve him as King. As Messiah, Jesus is not only Savior, but Lord.

3) Proclaim his praises. 
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				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[
What does Jesus’ triumphal entry mean to us today?

1) Believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

2) Serve him as King. As Messiah, Jesus is not only Savior, but Lord.

3) Proclaim his praises. 
]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[
What does Jesus’ triumphal entry mean to us today?

1) Believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

2) Serve him as King. As Messiah, Jesus is not only Savior, but Lord.

3) Proclaim his praises. 
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				<link>https://podpoint.com/grace-baptist-church-of-second-life-podcast/journey-to-jerusalem</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>59:28</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[Idenity Theft]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A walk through 1 Corinthians 6:1-11]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A walk through 1 Corinthians 6:1-11]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[A walk through 1 Corinthians 6:1-11]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>40:07</itunes:duration>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOW THE WORLD SEES THE CROSS]]></title>
				<category>Podcast</category>
				<itunes:author><![CDATA[Michael Boyd]]></itunes:author>
				<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sat Night Sermon Grace Baptist Church of Second Life]]></itunes:subtitle>
				<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sat Night Sermon Grace Baptist Church of Second Life]]></itunes:summary>
				<description><![CDATA[Sat Night Sermon Grace Baptist Church of Second Life]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<itunes:duration>43:18</itunes:duration>
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