INTRODUCTION
1. In our previous study we defined the spiritual disciplines as...
a. Spiritual exercises that one engages in habitually which bring one
closer to God and thus become more godly in character and behavior
b. Spiritual activities such as prayer, meditation, fasting, singing,
giving, etc.
2. Now we shall consider such disciplines more carefully, beginning with
prayer...
a. An activity in which Jesus Himself frequently practiced - Lk 5:16
b. A spiritual exercise enjoined upon Christi
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Introduction:
In our last lesson we learned that we should honor Jesus as the Lord of our lives. He is the Son of God who died to save us from our sins, and He will one day return to judge us. We should obey His will, imitate the principles He lived by, and serve Him as our highest priority.
However, Jesus is no longer on earth to personally teach us. Where can we go to learn His will today? This is the theme of this lesson.
I. Jesus’ Teachings Are Recorded in the Bible.
Jesus knew that He wou
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Salutations Family!We have been conducting a very controversial but necessary interview with Andre Woods AKA B-Fade. He has chosen to take the brave step and share times in his life that were some of his deepest darkest moments. He shares with us that even after accepting Jesus as his Lord; the struggle with alcoholism was a continual thorn in his side.Please stay with us as we share the final portion of this heart wrenching interview with B-Fade.This is the final part of the B-Fade story. Let's
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Have you ever seen a DJ preach through music? Let me introduce you to a passionate, focused and seasoned DJ that has an impeccable talent that reaches the STREETS and CHURCHES alike.
DJ Sean Blu has been making noise since he was “knee high” – from plowing through his father’s record collection to drumming beats - he’s had a fever for music!
Mixing the flavor of DJ Chuck Chill Out, Marley Mal and the Control Show, Kiss FM, and DJ Red Alert, he has concocted an unforgettable signature that imp
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Greetings FamilyWe have spending time with Andre Woods AKA B-Fade. He is an extraodinary person as well as a minister of the Gospel. He has been sharing with us how his life was before Christ and even of the very personal struggles he faced after he accepted Christ as his Lord. When we left off he was sharing his feelings with us about times of lonliness and the struggle to abstain from sexual immorality. B-Fade was honest to expose his life as a new convert with all of the challenges he faced w
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The B-Fade Story-A Man In the MirrorHello family!This is Coyfee from ConversationswithCoyfee. I wanted to take a bit of your time and introduce you to another amazing lyricist. Who? Yeah, I got you curious now.. Andre Woods aka B-Fade born September 21, 1976... His story of pain and struggle as he made the decision to embrace Christ will awaken a new compassion for the new convert. His life has been seen by some as failure but I will expose the constant attacks of the enemy on his life, his mini
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This Bible reference guide lists verses, passages and references for Scripture topics. Listed alphabetically below are lists of verses by topic from the Christian Scriptures to help guide you to the Bible answers for your Bible questions. As with a concordance or topical Bible, simply look up a word or topic to find relevant passages and Scripture references.
Scriptures to answer questions from the Holy Bible are listed alphabetically by topic below. Click on a letter to find Bible references
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Hello FamilyWhat is the difference between Repentance and Confession?I awoke with a very clear understanding on the topic of confession and repentance. Many Christian scholars stated that Confession comes before repentance. They will tell you that God is faithful enough to forgive you if you confess your sins.Well what happens if you commit the same sin again? A friend and I were talking about this issue. She stated that if you continue to live in sin you are not sold out to God. I really didn't
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The Bible rates health right near the top of the list in importance (3 John 1:2). Man’s mind, spiritual nature, and body are all interrelated and interdependent. God gave health rules because He knows what is best for the body (Deuteronomy 6:24, Exodus 23:25). A bondservant of Christ should eat and drink all to the glory of God – using only “that which is good” (Isaiah 55:2, 1Corinthians 10:31). If God says a thing is not fit to eat, He must have a good reason. He is not a harsh dictator, but a
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Introduction To Spiritual Discipline
INTRODUCTION
1. In 1Ti 4:7, we find Paul exhorting Timothy to…
a. “exercise yourself toward godliness” (NKJV)
b. What does this mean?
2. Compare other translations…
a. “train yourself for godliness” (ESV, NET)
b. “train yourself to be godly” (NIV, NLT)
c. “discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness” (NASB)
3. Consider what some commentators have written…
a. “cultivate piety, and seek to become more holy” – Barnes
b. “Timothy is told that as a
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The Q-Heem The Redeemed StoryA few weeks ago I was browsing Illspot a site for Holy Hip Hop. I decided to join in hopes of making new friends. What a surprise when I got a friend invite from QHeem aka QHeem the Redeemed. Well of course I accepted and we became instant friends. I had been pondering the idea of giving voice to my Holy Hip Hop family by sharing with our readers their amazing testimonies. Well, no time like the present. So I sent a request to QHeem to see if he would be interested i
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When Jesus was physically on earth He had asked people to believe in Him and follow. Jesus said to His disciples that He was going to leave and go back to where He came from, Heaven (John 3:13; 6:38.) But He would not leave us without a Helper; he called Him the comforter, (another like himself). In Jn.14:16 Jesus says to the disciples, soon to be apostles of the church “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever.” John 16:13-14 “ whe
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Tip 1: Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation
A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower. It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit is that the gentle pressure is calming to the nervous system. To give yourself a dry brush exfoliation, you'll need a soft, natural bristle brush.
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MY BESTIE IS GOING BACK TO NIGERIA BECAUSE OF ME ........................N I WILL REALLY MISS HIM WITH ALL MY HEART BUT I KNOW I WONT FORGET HIM LIKE HE WONT FORGET ME...........................SO I DEICATE THIS POEM TO HIM:The hardest part of any friendship is when it's time to say goodbye. As much as we might like things to stay the same, change is an inevitable part of life. The universe may seem huge and the rift between friends on opposite side of the world may seem a great distance. There
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Everyone is searching for ways to lose weight and become healthier. Fortunately there is one proven way, and it is to eat healthy. Below see 10 helpful hints.
1. Eat grains such as high fiber cereal, oatmeal, grits, etc. It is important to have a high fiber diet to keep the body cleansing regularly. Also these carbohydrates start up your calorie burning machine. This is why fiber cereals are recommended for breakfast in most healthy eating plans.
2. Eat dark green leafy vegetables daily; such
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Suffering in Silence within the Walls of America's Black ChurchHIV in the Black ChurchMany in the black church are suffering with the fear of death. They are the grown up children that used to run around the church yard playing hide and seek. They are the young men that sang the old gospel songs and the young women that prayed prayers of healing. These are the young people that decided to grow up in America's Black Church. Many are not married and do not have any children even though they are in
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D-M.A.U.B., first of all what's the meaning of the name?
Dedicated, Making All Underestimaters Believers! I feel that's what I am here to do. Help people come to believe in Christ Jesus.
How did you come up with the name? What was the process like?
When I was yet saved, I owned a 1978 Cougar. A big, long car! I used to drive real fast, weaving in and out of traffic so my friends used to say "Man...you be 'mobbin' this big car"! So, the name stuck with me. But i wanted to spell it different. But
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Three years after government-backed Arab militias known as "Janjaweed" began burning villages and conducting large-scale massacres in the Darfur region, the Sudanese authorities and rebel forces are moving at a painfully slow rate toward peace. In the meantime, a situation the U.S. State Department has called "genocide" has left some 2 million people displaced and hundreds of thousands dead. A well-meaning but ill-conceived peacekeeping mission by the African Union has failed to stop the massa
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Then Jesus said, "Let's get away from the crowds for a while and rest." There were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn't even have time to eat. Mark 6:31 (NLT)
Jesus experienced enormous stress and pressure, yet it didn't seem to disturb his peace of mind. In spite of opposition, constant demands, and little privacy, his life reflected a calm sense of balance.
If you want to be stressed do the opposite of what Jesus did.
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Hello to AllI was reading some news updates and noticed that there was an interesting story that had some how slipped passed my radar. I have a like for interesting stories and wanted to share this one with the readers. This story shows the pain that is left when one wrongs another. As you read along with me please keep it mind that Jesus instructs (those of us that will recieve Him ) to forgive.
Matthew 6:14For if ye FORGIVE men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also FORGIVE you:MattheRead more…
