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How do God's precious gifts help us speak the truth in love in our relationships?

September 21, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Ephesians 4:11-15 ESV 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Ch...

How do God's precious gifts help us become unified in faith in our relationships?

September 20, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Ephesians 4:11-13 ESV 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of C...

How do God's precious gifts help us build each other up in our relationships?

September 19, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Ephesians 4:8-12 ESV 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for buildin...

What would Jesus say?: Do good actions increase our treasure in heaven?

September 16, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? ...

How spiritual authority grows with God's work in your life

September 15, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MB

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10 ESV

How does God's gift of faith increase your spiritual authority?

September 14, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” - Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

Can spiritual authority help you succeed more in the world?

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

“...and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” - Ephesians 2:6-7 ESV

Can spiritual authority help you have a good relationship with the world?

September 12, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

ALC Recommends: “Under Cover” by John Bevere “and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus...” - Ephesians 2:6 ESV

What Would Jesus Say?: How do I know if I'm still in God's will?

September 09, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

“Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7:21‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭12:50‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Can a good relationship with God help you to discover His will?: Part IV

September 08, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

“...as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:10-11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Can a good relationship with God help you to discover His will?: Part III

September 07, 2022 11:01 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

“...in all wisdom and insight...making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ…” ‭‭‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Can a good relationship with God help you to discover His will?: Part II

September 06, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MB

“In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:7-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Can a good relationship with God help you to discover His will?: Part I

September 05, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MB

ALC Recommends: “Purèn” by Brother Timothy “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to th...

What would Jesus say?: Will God judge our actions and words?

September 02, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.24 MB

“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,” - Matthew 12:36 ESV “And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.” - Matthew 12:36 NLT “You can be sure of this: when the day of judgment comes, everyone will be held accountable for every careless word he has spoken.” - Matthew 12:36 TPT …Let me tell you something: Every one of these careless words is going to come back to haunt you. There w...

Be Encouraged: This is how God partners with our actions for success

September 01, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

“And when he had taken him down, behold, they were spread abroad over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing, because of all the great spoil they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day, and not a man of them escaped, except four hundred young men, who mounted camels and fled. David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives. Nothing was missing, ...

Be encouraged: This is how God can help you turn failure into success

August 31, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

“They found an Egyptian in the open country and brought him to David. And they gave him bread and he ate. They gave him water to drink, and they gave him a piece of a cake of figs and two clusters of raisins. And when he had eaten, his spirit revived, for he had not eaten bread or drunk water for three days and three nights. And David said to him, “To whom do you belong? And where are you from?” He said, “I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite, and my master left me behind becaus...

Be encouraged: This is how hope will keep you going when others quit

August 30, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

“So David set out, and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where those who were left behind stayed. But David pursued, he and four hundred men. Two hundred stayed behind, who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor.” - 1 Samuel 30:9-10 ESV

Be encouraged: This is how you pray to turn failure into success

August 29, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

“And David said to Abiathar the priest…, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. And David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.” - 1 Samuel 30:7-8 ESV

What would Jesus say?: Should we prioritize new people in small groups?

August 26, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

“And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” - Matthew 9:35-38 ESV

How fasting helps you discover God’s priorities for your life

August 25, 2022 11:01 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

“Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done....

How fasting can help bring God’s spiritual order into your finances

August 24, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MB

“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot ser...

How fasting can help bring God’s spiritual order into your family

August 23, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MB

“Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them. There was a crowd sitting around Jesus, and someone said, “Your mother and your brothers are outside asking for you.” Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” Then he looked at those around him and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” - Mark 3:31-35 NLT

How fasting helps you have more spiritual encounters with Jesus

August 22, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

ALC Recommends: ALC Nights of Encounter “Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years. Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer. She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the ch...

What would Jesus say? Is prayer important for God to help people?

August 19, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

“Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.” 1 Samuel 12:23 ESV

How can God use your faithfulness to inspire others to follow Jesus? (Prayer)

August 18, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

“And all the people said to Samuel, “Pray for your servants to the Lord your God, that we may not die, for we have added to all our sins this evil, to ask for ourselves a king.” And Samuel said to the people, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name...

How can God use your faithfulness to inspire others to follow Jesus? (Fear)

August 17, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

“Now therefore stand still and see this great thing that the Lord will do before your eyes. Is it not wheat harvest today? I will call upon the Lord, that he may send thunder and rain. And you shall know and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking for yourselves a king.” So Samuel called upon the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day, and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.” 1 Samuel 12:16-18 ESV

How can God use your faithfulness to inspire others to follow Jesus? (Warn)

August 16, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

“But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then the hand of the Lord will be against you and your king.” 1 Samuel 12:15 ESV

How can God use your faithfulness to inspire others to follow Jesus? (Encourage)

August 15, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MB

“If you will fear the Lord and serve him and obey his voice and not rebel against the commandment of the Lord, and if both you and the king who reigns over you will follow the Lord your God, it will be well.” 1 Samuel 12:14 ESV

What would Jesus say?: Can we repent and change God’s will?

August 12, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

“And Eli said, “What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also if you hide anything from me of all that he told you.” So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, “It is the Lord. Let him do what seems good to him.”” - 1 Samuel 3:17-18 ESV

How to have compassion while helping other people hear from the Lord: Part IV

August 11, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

“And the Lord came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.” Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which the two ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. And I declare to him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming...

How to have compassion while helping other people hear from the Lord: Part III

August 10, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

“And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.” - 1 Samuel 3:8-9 ESV

How to have compassion while helping other people hear from the Lord: Part II

August 09, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

“Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. And the Lord called again, “Samuel!” and Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.” - 1 Samuel 3:4-7

How to have compassion while helping other people hear from the Lord: Part I

August 08, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB

ALC Recommends: “Driven By Eternity” by John Bevere “Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.” - 1 Samuel 3:1 ESV

What would Jesus say?: Does the gift of prophecy still exist today?

August 05, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MB

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” -‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:6-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall ...

How do I know if I have the gifts of Grace?: Zeal and Generosity

August 04, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MB

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” -‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:6-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

How do I know if I have the gifts of Grace?: Serving and Mercy

August 03, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” -‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:6-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬‬‬

How do I know if I have the gifts of Grace?: Teaching and Exhortation

August 02, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MB

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” -‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:6-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

How do I know if I have the gifts of Grace?

August 01, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MB

ALC Recommends: “House of Miracles” by Brandon Lake “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” -‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:3-5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

What Would Jesus Say?: Will we inherit a resurrection body like Jesus?

July 29, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

“Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven. And as for the dead being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not God of the dead, but of the living. You are qui...

How Having Holy Spirit brings life and health in Jesus

July 28, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

“But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” - Romans 8:10-11 ESV

How having Holy Spirit brings life and peace in Jesus

July 27, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact, the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.” - Romans 8:9 ESV

How to win the mind battle to have life and peace in Jesus

July 26, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

“For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” - Romans 8:6-8 ESV

Why a spiritual mind brings life and peace in Jesus

July 25, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

ALC Recommends: YouVersion Bible App Morning Devotion Videos “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.” - Romans 8:5 ESV

What would Jesus say?: How do I talk about my objections to abortion?

July 22, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

“But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in th...

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