God’s plan for humanity has included marriage from the outset, and it is the cornerstone of the family, which serves as society’s primary social unit. The couple as well as the community benefit when marriage thrives.
Unequally Yoked
What is an Unbeliever
Anyone who is unwilling to believe and trust in God, especially as He has been made known in the person of Jesus Christ the only begotten son of the Father God.
Acts and Gospel Boldness
Holy Boldness – Confidence and Courage when approaching God and other people.
Approaching God with Boldness
Heb 10:19–22
Also see: Ge 18:27; Ge 18:31
Proclaiming the Gospel to others with Holy Boldness
Ac 4:29
Also see: Acts 4:13; Acts 4:31; Acts 9:28; Acts 13:46; Acts 14:3; Acts 18:26; Acts 19:8; Acts 28:31
Hold Boldness in dealing with people
Confidence on the inside
Ps 138:3
Also see: 1 Sa 17:34–50; Pr 28:1; 2 Co 3:12
Authority with Boldness
Phm 8–9
Also see: Ro 15:15; 2 Co 10:1–2
Holy Courage
Mk 15:43
Also see: Ex 14:8; Nu 33:3
Persistence
Luke 11:8
Courage – Strength from God
Godly strength and courage are what we need. The Lord enables us to have courage through faith. God is faithful concerning all He has promised us in the Word of God and enables us to trust Him as we pass through this life.
Courage through faithful obedience
1 Ch 22:11–13
Also see: 1 Ch 28:20; Ge 12:1–4; Heb 11:8; Ge 22:1–5; Heb 11:17–19; 2 Ch 15:8; 2 Ch 19:8–11; Ezr 7:27–28; Ezr 10:1–4; Mt 26:39
Courage when faced with wrong-doing
2 Sa 12:7–9
Also see: 2 Ch 26:16–18 Azariah and Uzziah; Mk 6:18 John the Baptist and Herod; Heb 11:7; Heb 11:24–27
Having courage when under pressure
Ps 46:1–3
Also see: Ps 10:17; Ps 27:3; Is 12:2 Isaiah’s encouragement of the exiles of Israel; Ac 27:22; 1 Co 16:13; 2 Co 6:4–10; Heb 3:6; Heb 11:32–39; Mt 14:27
Becoming a courageous witness
Ac 4:18–20
Also see: Mt 10:19–26; Ac 23:11; Php 1:14; Php 1:20
Courage when in prayer
Heb 4:14–16
Also see: Ge 18:27–28; 1 Ch 17:25
Father in heaven,
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all of my sins, come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Turn the World Upside Down
These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also. Paul and Silas in Acts 17:6
HOW DID THE EARLY DISCIPLES TURN THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS?
- Through the Power of the Holy Spirit given at the day of Pentecost
- The Apostle Paul knew it was not through good grammar or human wisdom
1 Corinthians 2:1-5: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.2 For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ and him crucified.3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
- Was not Paul’s fancy preaching or entertaining humor
- Or Paul’s abilities
- Only through the Power of God
- Same with us: Know the Word and be yourself
Paul knew he had weaknesses
- Vs. 3 He said, “I was with you in weakness and with much trembling.”
- Paul knew his physical weaknesses
- Paul needed the Lord to work through Him
- Just like we do!
- Vs.4-5 Paul acknowledged the Holy Spirit’s ability rather than his own
1 Cor 2: 4-5 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
- The Holy Spirit is the one that convicts, convinces, and converts the sinner
- Paul’s job was to proclaim, and the Holy Spirit persuaded
- That is how it works for us (we can’t force anyone to do anything)
THE EARLY CHURCH TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN BY PRAYING
- The early church’s response to every problem encountered was prayer
- If we want to turn the world upside down for Jesus
- The Body of Christ has got to start taking personal prayer and the prayer meeting of believers seriously
- The Lord responds to the prayers of His people
Father in heaven,
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all of my sins, come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all of my sins, come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Marital Abuse and Words
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Words have a huge impact on people’s lives, for better or worse, and are a reliable predictor of character.
Spiritual Warfare in Marriage
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God’s plan for humanity has included marriage from the outset, and it is the cornerstone of the family, which serves as society’s primary social unit.
Marriage Commitment and Threefold Cord
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Marriage is a part of God’s original plan for humans, and it serves as the foundation for the family, which is society’s primary unit. When
Unequally Yoked
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What is an Unbeliever Anyone who is unwilling to believe and trust in God, especially as He has been made known in the person of
Broken and Wounded Spirit
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A broken heart or spirit may be caused by rejection, abuse, betrayal, tragic circumstances, or by God’s judgment. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord
Christian Stability vs Instability
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Stability – being firm and unwavering in all things, whether mental, spiritual, or emotional. Stability is an important element in our walk as Christian. 1
Holy Spirit Transformation
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is promised by Prophet John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Baptizer of the Holy Spirit with fire and enables believers to live as mighty witnesses for the Lord.
John the Baptist speaks of the anticipated Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Jn 1:33
Resisting The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s work can be resisted through unbelief and disobedience.
Suffering Servant
Isaiah 53:3-6:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Heart of a Servant
Philippians 2:1: If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, vs. 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Father Of Mercies
2 Cor 1:3: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.