Posts with the tag “worship”

Creating Healthy Spaces for Sexuality
by Delman Coates on October 4th, 2024
"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." — John 8:32  When we can’t discuss or explore our sexuality in healthy, open ways, it often leads to unhealthy explorations. This lack of open dialogue can cause misunderstanding, confusion, and even trauma. Imagine trying to navigate something as significant as your sexuality without any guidance, surrounded by silence and shame. Whe...  Read More
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Teaching Honor
by Delman Coates on September 21st, 2024
“Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. They did not know the Lord.” - 1 Samuel 2:12   The story of Eli and his sons serves as an important reminder of the vital role that parents play in guiding their children. Eli’s sons, despite growing up in the temple and being exposed to spiritual teachings, did not know the Lord. This stark reality raises a crucial question: How could they be so close to t...  Read More
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Keeping Your Eyes on God
by Delman Coates on April 29th, 2024
"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth." - Psalm 121:1-2   In times of grief and loss, it can be easy to become consumed by our circumstances and to lose sight of God's presence in our lives. However, the story of King David reminds us of the importance of maintaining a solid relationship with God, even in the mi...  Read More
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A Path to Healing
by Delman Coates on April 6th, 2024
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." - Psalm 139:23-24   Have you ever held onto an emotion for so long that it felt like a weight dragging you down? Today, we're exploring the importance of releasing our core emotions as a crucial step toward healing and wholeness. Imagine emotions a...  Read More
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How Bad Do You Want It?
by Ministry Support on September 10th, 2022
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:14   How bad do you want it? What is it you want to do with your life? Do you want to serve Christ and reach your potential through Him?  Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk is a professional boxer, a world champion in two weight classes, an Olympic gold medalist, and t...  Read More
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Upgrade Your Equipment
by Ministry Support on July 16th, 2022
“Now all glory to God, who is able through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” - Ephesians 3:20   Over the past few days, we have mentioned the terrible mistake made by Mike Lazaridis, the former co-CEO of Blackberry, to not “upgrade his equipment.” What we did not mention is why he chose against allowing users to surf the internet on the ...  Read More
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Reach Up
by Ministry Support on July 13th, 2022
“So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, ‘Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?’” - Acts 1:6   Why settle for good enough and getting by when we can be more, have more, and do more for the kingdom of God? If we are going to go from good to great, the Bible gives us three things we must do. The first thing we must do is “reach up.”   When the fo...  Read More
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Are You Complacent?
by Ministry Support on July 11th, 2022
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.” - James 1:2-4Are you content with your relationship with God? Often, in difficult situations, we as believers are quick to turn to God. We will pray, read the Word, and go to church. We will look for any answer possible to help fix our troubles.But what about when life is going well? Do you run to God as fervently when circumstances ...  Read More
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Remember To Worship
by Ministry Support on June 28th, 2022
“With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: ‘He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.’” - Ezra 3:11If you want to fight back when something triggers the emotions of your past, first, you must keep working. It might be difficult but getting distracted and being unproductive is exactly the devil’s plan. You must move forward. In Ezra 3, the Israelites were triggered. But while th...  Read More
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Purposeful Worship
by Ministry Support on April 8th, 2022
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” - Romans 12:1When it comes to worshipping God, your worship must be not only personal (see yesterday), but it must also be purposeful. Genesis 18:4-8 tells us that Abraham asked for and was granted permission to bring water to three me...  Read More
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Personal Worship
by Ministry Support on April 7th, 2022
“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” - Psalm 95:6Over the past few days, we have talked about what happens when God is allowed into our lives. God will not only lift our spirit and give us a new vision, but He will also give us renewed worship. This worship is decidedly personal. We see this in Genesis 18 where Abraham realizes He is in the presence of God wh...  Read More
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A Renewed Worship
by Ministry Support on April 6th, 2022
“He said, ‘If I have found favor in your eyes, my Lord, do not pass your servant by. Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way— now that you have come to your servant.” - Genesis 18:3-5When God shows up in your life, things are going to change. Your spirit will be lif...  Read More
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Keep Worshipping
by Ministry Support on March 13th, 2022
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” - Psalm 33:20-22  As you wait on God in the meantime, you still have responsibilities. Do not be mistaken, you are not just sitting and doing nothing, even if God is the one moving mountains for you. Yeste...  Read More
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Build An Altar In Times Of Trouble
by No Limits on September 5th, 2021
“The Lord said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, “Look around from where you are, to the north and south, to the east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever. I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone could count the dust, then your offspring could be counted. Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I a...  Read More
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Don’t Forsake Community
by Ministry Support on April 30th, 2021
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)For nearly the past year, the church has been forced to radically alter how we do business in light of this global health crisis. The pandemic has forced us to leave our facilities, remain in our homes, and worship God in our living rooms, rather than in the sanctuary, while we wait for things to get better.  It has prevented us f...  Read More
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Worship In The Waiting
by Ministry Support on February 6th, 2021
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. (Luke 2:25)As we take a look at Simeon in the Gospel of Luke, the text describes him as “righteous and devout” in the face of what seemed to be a divine delay. In other words, Simeon remained faithful. He continued to live a life of consistent ...  Read More
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When God Says No
by Ministry Support on November 2nd, 2020
Then King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had planned to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God; and I made preparations for building. But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.’ – 1 Chronicles 28:2-3  In today’s key passage, David has reached o...  Read More
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Beyond the Church Walls
by Ministry Support on September 24th, 2020
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:7-10)  In light of the public health crisis facing our nation and our world, many o...  Read More
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Fellowship Within the Church
by Ministry Support on August 30th, 2020
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. (Acts 2:46-47)  I’m sure you’ve probably heard about the Redwood trees that line the coastline of California. They are some of the largest...  Read More
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Worship When You’re Discouraged
by Ministry Support on June 30th, 2020
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. (Job 1:21) Job’s life story is one that shows us that regardless of what struggles and discouragement you face, life still goes on. Even when disappointments and hardships come up, we must keep going. He was able to reach that resolve by putting his situation in its proper perspective.   Job was initially discouraged. ...  Read More
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How To Move On When You Can’t Get Closure
by Ministry Support on January 5th, 2020
“We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” (Psalm 75:1)When we go through a disappointing, traumatic, or devastating circumstance, it can be hard for us to move forward if we can’t get closure on the matter. Psychologists define closure as the ability to receive understanding that allows you to obtain clarity, healing, and resolution for a trau...  Read More
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