Devotionals

7/12 To the Glory of God (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) "God Is STILL Good" Six weeks after the tragic death of their son, Joseph, Pastor Jeff and Sis. E share how God continues to be good in spite of our circumstances. For other videos or more information on the ministry visit the website at www.ongoodground.org.

5 Top Books on Prayer for Christians- in only a minute. Great ideas for gifts or to read yourself and revive your spiritual life. So get praying!
Check out other Top 5 Books in this series at our main site www.Clayton.TV.
If you've got suggestions for other topics we might do as a Top 5- please tell us! [email protected]. Rod Earnshaw is the Senior Minister of Holy Trinity Gateshead, UK and has spent the last few months studying the topic of prayer for a set of conference talks.

Guess what? After this week, we're halfway through our six-week study together. If you haven't picked up your copy of the book, [https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Jesus-Saved-What/dp/1632131145/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436633987&sr=8-1&keywords=beyond+belief+abby+kelly] it's not too late. You can watch these videos at your leisure and do the study at your own pace. And of course, I'd love to dialogue with you about it here, on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=506106005] or on my blog: www.predatory-lies.com.

Moving on! This is Week 3 of our Bible study, "Beyond Belief: Jesus Saved You, Now What?"
How on earth is it good that Jesus is not with us in person today? How is He a constant influence in our lives now?

This is the proposal I sent to various homeschool groups in my state. It suggests expanding the family outward into this lost world, and inviting children to receive Christian education for free in our own homes. I consider this radical act an ordinary act, in light of the character of the Savior, and the dire need of our time. Let us rescue the lost through the family; for we are the children of God and we are a new creation.

You can find this proposal at the bottom of my Build a New Society page at my reform and holiness website https://www.holinessofthebride.com

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A brief note on the topic of sin, forgiveness and peace.
See also Romans 3:21-24 & Rom. 5:1-2.
Background music is a wind quintet by Elgar.

We are continuing with the follow-along videos for my newly published Bible study, "Beyond Belief". Grab a copy on Amazon and join us!
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Tongues and prophecies will cease when “the perfect” comes. Can the “perfect” only refer to the Son of Man returning as Pentecostals and Charismatics like to claim? Or can it mean what traditional Christians took it to mean: the foundation of the Body of Messiah or the completing of the Holy Scriptures?

This is a quick run-through of the meaning of the Greek and Hebrew words for “perfect” and it confidently reveals there’s no reason to think the word can only refer to Messiah or Adonai. Many other things can be called “perfect” in biblical usage, including people and the law of God. So never forget: the Bible plainly states the ending of at least two of the miracle sign gifts. It is no surprise that our observation tells us the same thing.

Bless you brothers. Thank you for listening.

You can find this article at the bottom of the Work of the Spirit page at my holiness and reform website: www.holinessofthebride.com

You can read the text of the piece right here: https://www.holinessofthebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/No-Ones-Perfect.pdf

You can learn about my upcoming book on marriage right here: https://www.holinessofthebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Book-Portions-for-Webpage.pdf

To support our work towards holiness and reform in the Body of Messiah and in the greater community you can go here: https://www.holinessofthebride.com/donate-2

I’d be very honored to hear from you at: [email protected]

Shalom

Fathers pour and invest and sacrifice. And when they do so, they reflect a God who invites us to call Him “Father”.

Fatherhood is more than a responsibility; it leaves a legacy. With key passages of Scripture, this video shows not only what the Word of God has to say to fathers, but also what the spirit, temperament, and fruits of good fatherhood look like.

We are continuing a series of videos designed to accompany my newly published Bible study on spiritual maturity. You can find that here and Join Us!
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We are all guilty of doing this in tough times

Dad, papa, daddy, the old man… fathers have many different names. But, all dads appreciate a big ‘Thank You’ on Father’s Day. Use this animated Father’s Day mini-movie to remind dads just how important they are and to offer encouragement and inspiration. This video will make a great opening at the start of your church worship service or as a sermon intro at the beginning of your Father’s Day message. Bless and honor the men at your church this Father’s Day.

Is there more to being a Christian than accepting Jesus as your savior? What does it mean to follow Christ? Should we give up control and surrender our lives to Him? This video explores to higher calling of accepting Jesus as Lord.

How to Pray goes through The Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13 and breaks down how that prayer is in fact a template, or outline for how we should be praying. This Sermon illustration guides you through the six stages of prayer. Stage 1 - Worship Stage 2 - Surrender Stage 3 - Petition and Intercession Stage 4 - Repentance Stage 5 - Deliverance Stage 6 - Praise and Trust

Worship isn’t about a Sunday morning experience or spending 30 minutes singing songs. It’s a daily, moment by moment choice to honor God. Worship is more than music or church, it’s about how we live our lives. It’s choosing God in every moment of every day.

There's nothing like becoming a parent to give you perspective and appreciation for all of your dad’s sacrifices through the years. "I'm Sorry, Dad" is a comical, yet heartfelt, apology and expression of gratitude that's perfect for Father’s Day.

So what's the best legacy a dad can leave? A long shadow. Being someone his kids want to be like. Watch as the idea of legacy is communicated throughout multiple generations.

Are rules and laws obsolete for mature Christians? If so, what takes the place of the rules and boundaries?

This is a powerful spoken word poem by Tim Palmer about the power of God that lives inside each of us. You’re not alone. You were never left alone. The same power that shattered darkness with a blinding light is the power that sets the captives free!