1 Corinthians 2:5 - That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Through partnership we maximize our impact for the Kingdom. YOU Sermons 117 views, 2 likes, 1 loves, 15 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Southside Baptist Church: Southside Baptist Church - April 30, 2023 Service He was seen by angels Your own hormones and desires will crave to be filled. )c 5[ax`;wq cW~rDem zy)ooV#Fh5:8Y`7,*Lzd_PUP _@mnO[ma i&+l`yDf&Fft!A^V#I7]',??-D.2rUjR(~$nci'-T LG~V9( ml,oolb2n'. Youre able to keep that vital connection and trust Him to take care of everything else. As you do so, you will get to know and understand him betterthis One who loves you dearly. Dont let anyone condemn you by insisting on pious self-denial or the worship of angels, saying they have had visions about these things. The answer is found in Him. 19 YET A LITTLE WHILE, AND THE WORLD SEETH ME NO MORE; BUT YE SEE ME: BECAUSE I LIVE, YE SHALL LIVE ALSO. I think this is what Paul meant when he said to the Romans, We also rejoice in our sufferings, Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.. HE IS TEACHING AND EXPLAINING THAT THOUGH HE MAY BE SOON GONE IN THE FLESH THAT HE WILL RETURN TO ABIDE WITH THEM. You are healed of the disease. When You are part of a church, your first responsibility is to LOVE the others. JESUS SAID YOU SHALL RECEIVE POWER AFTER THAT THE HOLY GHOST SHALL COME UPON YOU. Feel the stability of a deeply rooted community of faith. If you dont get it, go to another place. In the sermon this morning, Id like for us to look more closely at this passage to see how it speaks to us today, and then Id like to suggest four disciplines to help us stay connected to the Body of Christ throughout the changing seasons of our lives. And so, I encourage you to read the Bible for inspiration and enjoyment. The problem was, hed rationalized about it so long, hed convinced himself it was O.K. A final issue that Ill mention is that we are just in too big of a hurry. The doors would close. Be all in. WE WERE CREATED FOR CONNECTIONS Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone. They wouldve been quick to make the connection: Jesus was the new Israel, the one through whom God was establishing a new covenant. The idea is staying connected to Jesus. They cut themselves off from their extended family of faith. "Staying Connected to the Source of Power" Sunday Sermon Southside Baptist Church - April 30, 2023 Service - Facebook Thanks for sharing. Kenneth Copeland Ministries' mission is to minister the Word of Faith, by teaching believers who they are in Christ Jesus; taking them from the milk of the Word to the meat, and from religion to reality. You are being transformed into Jesus likeness: Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Galatians 5:22-23. The Word of God is FULL of POWER (POWERFUL) Heb 4:12 and is useful for all aspects of our lives, leading to perfection (2 Tim 3:16-17). That holds true for us as well. Web2 Corinthians 13:11 - Finally, brethren, farewell. Vanessa ReeferPraise the Lord!! Fostering a sense of connectedness. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Decide to spend daily time remaining in relationship with Christ, so you can live a fruitful life. There they came upon a set of doors that kept opening and closing. Immigrants Have Enriched American Culture and Enhanced Our Where can we find the power that is able to produce this real and true transformation in our lives today? I didnt get this posted in time for Administrative Assistants day, but let me tell you about this girl. 38 THEN PETER SAID UNTO THEM, REPENT, AND BE BAPTIZED EVERY ONE OF YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS, AND YE SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. Stay Connected To The Power Source - Sherry Stahl To give you life. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. Our vision is to see believers experiencing the fullness of THE BLESSING which includes divine healing, supernatural prosperity, the God kind of love and more; operating skillfully in God's Word; and well-trained to discern good and evil. We need to know what to do when the inevitable occurs. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Verse 17 says, If anyone belongs to Christ, there is a new creation. When Jesus left the earth after his resurrection, he told his disciples to wait for the promise he would send them from his Father. Once weve committed it, we cannot un-commit it. The Word of God is FULL of POWER (POWERFUL) Heb 4:12 and is useful for all aspects of our lives, leading to perfection (2 Tim 3:16-17). But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. (Luke 24:49). This past Sunday my husband preached a sermon entitled "Power Outage." Its no secret so often, when kids strike out on their own, they quit going to church. It took the city a dump truck, a mechanical loader and a crew of four men to haul it all away. Paul instructs us in Romans 12:2 to quit conforming to the patterns and ways of this world but rather be transformed. Jesus compared not staying connected to Him to a branch that has become disconnected to the vine. I hesitate to say this because I dont want to draw attention to myself. Psalm 46 is an <> The Holy Spirit is a greater power than your old nature. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Not even more religious activity. Neither can you bear fruit Any time you leave them you hurry to get things done and think about, or worry about, them the entire time that you are gone. On the surface, Jesus words sound metaphorical and poetic, but nothing more. AS THE BRANCH CANNOT BEAR FRUIT OF ITSELF, EXCEPT IT ABIDE IN THE VINE; NO MORE CAN YE, EXCEPT YE ABIDE IN ME. You dont have to be a scholar, and you dont have to spend all day; just open the Bible and read a few lines. So glad you stopped by and were reminded of how God wants to stay connected with you. Imagine a celebrity coming to your house for lunch. Key Question: The Spirit-filled life is one of adventure with Christ. Prayer binds us to God. Gods Spirit produces the character of Christ in you. So, the focus of our lives shouldnt be more activity. We have rotting leaves and plants in muck (not pleasant) and all of our trash and debris waiting for garbage pick-up! If you're connected with God, those fruit will characterize your life. What we need most is not more activity, not even more religious activity. You will never be alone! That happened to us once, when we were selling a house in another state. Dead branches get in the way, and too many branches sap the strength of the plant. It was obvious that he had his mind made up. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Pray for the needs of others. Make them part of your life as you grow in Christ. Why Getting Connected Matters This drill has to be plugged into its power source to be of any use at all. Like Martha, if we choose activity over Christ we will become focused on ourselves, unhappy with everything, and because of that ultimately we will be useless to anyone. THURSDAYHeart Encouragement ThursdayCrystal Storms, Chasing CommunityBarbara Bradford Ottinger Stay Connected (Sermon Notes) Connect The power to change must possess the power to remove the old and bring in the new. I wonder if any of you who walked in here today expect to walk out a different person. Any day of the year, we're here for you! for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5). Personally, I like to think that God is sympathetic and understanding, that God is with us in our suffering. That was the whole of her sermon. Donna and I stood in the front yard, gave him a big hug and wished him well.