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Sisällön tarjoaa Kenneth Baker. Kenneth Baker tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
Many of us buy store-branded items to save money. These off-brand items are usually good, but sometimes, they do not measure up to the real product. Spiritually, there is no substitute for a genuine move of God. We can have moving experiences, but unless God is there, it is like those off-brand items: good, but they do not measure up. The enemy would like nothing more than for us to have these off-brand experiences and never achieve a genuine relationship with God. Children have vivid imaginations. Pastor Long shared a story about a toy tea set his sister had when she was a little girl. It was a cute table with a plastic teapot and tea cups. She could pretend to have tea parties, but there was never any tea because the settings were just toys. They looked cute; she could pretend to have tea but never have the real experience. Paul said, "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things." The toy tea set may have given Pastor's sister practice at having tea parties, but to have the whole experience, she would have to put away the toys and get an actual tea set. God is calling us to real experiences and relationships. Our world does not need childhood tea-party faith. When we tell someone we will pray for them, They need genuine prayer and faith from a real relationship with God. We must be a real church. We cannot go through the motions of worship; it has to be real. When we come to church, we must come with expectancy and anticipation.
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Sisällön tarjoaa Kenneth Baker. Kenneth Baker tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.
Many of us buy store-branded items to save money. These off-brand items are usually good, but sometimes, they do not measure up to the real product. Spiritually, there is no substitute for a genuine move of God. We can have moving experiences, but unless God is there, it is like those off-brand items: good, but they do not measure up. The enemy would like nothing more than for us to have these off-brand experiences and never achieve a genuine relationship with God. Children have vivid imaginations. Pastor Long shared a story about a toy tea set his sister had when she was a little girl. It was a cute table with a plastic teapot and tea cups. She could pretend to have tea parties, but there was never any tea because the settings were just toys. They looked cute; she could pretend to have tea but never have the real experience. Paul said, "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things." The toy tea set may have given Pastor's sister practice at having tea parties, but to have the whole experience, she would have to put away the toys and get an actual tea set. God is calling us to real experiences and relationships. Our world does not need childhood tea-party faith. When we tell someone we will pray for them, They need genuine prayer and faith from a real relationship with God. We must be a real church. We cannot go through the motions of worship; it has to be real. When we come to church, we must come with expectancy and anticipation.
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×God blessed us in 2024, but we are looking forward to what God has for us in 2025. We want more of whatever God has for us this year. Today, Brother Long lays out a vision for Greater Life Church in 2025. We do not have a vision and a Vision Sunday message to simply have a catchy phrase. The Bible says that without a vision, the people perish. We need hope and something to look forward to. The enemy will try to prevent this vision. He wants us to believe that the best days are in the past and that there is no hope for the future. Going back is always tempting. We think it would be easier to stay with what we know or to return to a time when we believed life was better. We tend to remember that the past was better than it actually was. Moving forward with what God has is better than the past. In our text, Naomi told her daughters-in-law to return to their homes. She was bitter and ready to give up, too. Oprah returned home, but Ruth was determined to go with Naomi. When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined, she quit trying to dissuade her. Being determined is different from stubbornness. Determined is optimistic, and resolute. Stubborn is negative. It is bitterness. Are we determined or stubborn? Naomi needed Ruth's determination and encouragement. There will be Orpahs who walk away, but there will also be Ruths who are determined.…
God blessed us in 2024, but we are looking forward to what God has for us in 2025. We want more of whatever God has for us this year. Today, Brother Long lays out a vision for Greater Life Church in 2025. We do not have a vision and a Vision Sunday message to simply have a catchy phrase. The Bible says that without a vision, the people perish. We need hope and something to look forward to. The enemy will try to prevent this vision. He wants us to believe that the best days are in the past and that there is no hope for the future. Going back is always tempting. We think it would be easier to stay with what we know or to return to a time when we believed life was better. We tend to remember that the past was better than it actually was. Moving forward with what God has is better than the past. In our text, Naomi told her daughters-in-law to return to their homes. She was bitter and ready to give up, too. Oprah returned home, but Ruth was determined to go with Naomi. When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined, she quit trying to dissuade her. Being determined is different from stubbornness. Determined is optimistic, and resolute. Stubborn is negative. It is bitterness. Are we determined or stubborn? Naomi needed Ruth's determination and encouragement. There will be Orpahs who walk away, but there will also be Ruths who are determined.…
1 We Have An Altar - Audio 1:02:54
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1:02:54The Tabernacle didn't just happen. God gave Moses explicit instructions down to the last detail, and these details matter to God. Every part and piece of the Tabernacle had a specific purpose, use, and meaning. God designed it to serve His purpose and was a copy of the Tabernacle in heaven. Upon entering the Tabernacle, you would first come to the altar of sacrifice. Here, the sinner would offer a live sacrifice to atone for his sins. This altar was the only place to erase the sins of the past. Solomon's temple was different. It had three entrances, and one could get into it without passing the altar of sacrifice. In Moses' Tabernacle, you could not get to the second altar (in the holy of holies) without atoning for sins at the first altar. The second altar is where worship takes place. It is not possible to worship when burdened by sin. We must keep our altar in place to have a proper relationship with God through worship.…
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1:02:54The Tabernacle didn't just happen. God gave Moses explicit instructions down to the last detail, and these details matter to God. Every part and piece of the Tabernacle had a specific purpose, use, and meaning. God designed it to serve His purpose and was a copy of the Tabernacle in heaven. Upon entering the Tabernacle, you would first come to the altar of sacrifice. Here, the sinner would offer a live sacrifice to atone for his sins. This altar was the only place to erase the sins of the past. Solomon's temple was different. It had three entrances, and one could get into it without passing the altar of sacrifice. In Moses' Tabernacle, you could not get to the second altar (in the holy of holies) without atoning for sins at the first altar. The second altar is where worship takes place. It is not possible to worship when burdened by sin. We must keep our altar in place to have a proper relationship with God through worship.…
Places often hold a special status in our lives. Perhaps you have visited Times Square, Disney World, or the Grand Canyon. The Bible lists multiple places that have significance to our faith: The path across the Red Sea, the burning bush, Calvary, and others. Jesus said He was going to prepare a place. We are blessed to have a place where we can gather to worship and convene with God. In our text, God tells Jeremiah to go to a specific place. We often focus on verse four of our text, seeing ourselves as the marred vessel. But do not be so quick to skip over the part where the potter was already working in the house before Jerimiah arrived. Before the remaking, we have to get to the house. There were no doubt other pieces in the potter's house, too. Some of them may have also been flawed. They were in the same house and the same atmosphere but were not changed. Only by being in the potter's hands can we be remade. There is power in those hands. There is healing in those hands. It is not enough to be in church, sitting on a pew. We must allow God to work on us. The right place is in God's hand…
Places often hold a special status in our lives. Perhaps you have visited Times Square, Disney World, or the Grand Canyon. The Bible lists multiple places that have significance to our faith: The path across the Red Sea, the burning bush, Calvary, and others. Jesus said He was going to prepare a place. We are blessed to have a place where we can gather to worship and convene with God. In our text, God tells Jeremiah to go to a specific place. We often focus on verse four of our text, seeing ourselves as the marred vessel. But do not be so quick to skip over the part where the potter was already working in the house before Jerimiah arrived. Before the remaking, we have to get to the house. There were no doubt other pieces in the potter's house, too. Some of them may have also been flawed. They were in the same house and the same atmosphere but were not changed. Only by being in the potter's hands can we be remade. There is power in those hands. There is healing in those hands. It is not enough to be in church, sitting on a pew. We must allow God to work on us. The right place is in God's hand…
Belief is a vital part of our faith walk. If we do not believe Jesus is who He says He is, everything else falls apart. Belief is important, but it is not enough. In our text, Paul speaks to John's followers, asking if they have received the holy ghost. They believed and had baptism, but there was more. As apostolics, we know that in addition to belief and baptism for the remission of sins, we must also experience an infilling of the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance. So now we have belief, baptism, and the Holy Ghost. What more do we need? Tonight, Pastor Long twists the question Paul asked John's followers: Have you believed since you received? Do we live a life that portrays a continued belief and faith in healing, deliverance, and miracles? Have we been in this so long that we fall into complacency and edge into doubt? If believing was sufficient to get us through tough times years ago, why do we doubt He can still do those things? Have unanswered prayers robbed us of our belief? Have you believed since you received?…
Belief is a vital part of our faith walk. If we do not believe Jesus is who He says He is, everything else falls apart. Belief is important, but it is not enough. In our text, Paul speaks to John's followers, asking if they have received the holy ghost. They believed and had baptism, but there was more. As apostolics, we know that in addition to belief and baptism for the remission of sins, we must also experience an infilling of the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance. So now we have belief, baptism, and the Holy Ghost. What more do we need? Tonight, Pastor Long twists the question Paul asked John's followers: Have you believed since you received? Do we live a life that portrays a continued belief and faith in healing, deliverance, and miracles? Have we been in this so long that we fall into complacency and edge into doubt? If believing was sufficient to get us through tough times years ago, why do we doubt He can still do those things? Have unanswered prayers robbed us of our belief? Have you believed since you received?…
David is one of the most beloved characters in the Bible. He was not perfect and made mistakes as a man, a father, and a king. What set David apart from others was that he knew how to humble himself when he failed. Our text says David grew greater and greater. This statement was not about a specific moment of brightness in his life but a description of how he lived his life. It describes a man who is not stuck or moving backward. He went through discouragement, opposition, and setbacks, but he did it in a way that allowed him to strengthen his relationship with God. As important as going on is, it is not the secret to a successful life. Often, we go on because we have no choice. The secret to victory is to carry on without letting life's challenges and trials affect our attitude. Too many people go through life complaining and angry about their circumstances. The secret is growing in these adversities and becoming better because of them. As we begin this new year, ask if we are closer to God than last year. Growth is intentional and requires effort. Growth takes time, and we must make the choice to learn from mistakes and setbacks life deals us. Are we any better because of the trials, pain, and adversity? If not, we will continue to experience these things until we learn and grow from them. There is opportunity in the opposition. Grow on!…
David is one of the most beloved characters in the Bible. He was not perfect and made mistakes as a man, a father, and a king. What set David apart from others was that he knew how to humble himself when he failed. Our text says David grew greater and greater. This statement was not about a specific moment of brightness in his life but a description of how he lived his life. It describes a man who is not stuck or moving backward. He went through discouragement, opposition, and setbacks, but he did it in a way that allowed him to strengthen his relationship with God. As important as going on is, it is not the secret to a successful life. Often, we go on because we have no choice. The secret to victory is to carry on without letting life's challenges and trials affect our attitude. Too many people go through life complaining and angry about their circumstances. The secret is growing in these adversities and becoming better because of them. As we begin this new year, ask if we are closer to God than last year. Growth is intentional and requires effort. Growth takes time, and we must make the choice to learn from mistakes and setbacks life deals us. Are we any better because of the trials, pain, and adversity? If not, we will continue to experience these things until we learn and grow from them. There is opportunity in the opposition. Grow on!…
We are in a season of lists and wishes. Some sit on Santa's lap, and others make wish lists online. With online shopping, we can know when we ordered it when it left the warehouse, and when it is out for delivery. We can also get a photo of it at our front door within minutes of delivery. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other online retailers operate enormous warehouses called fulfillment centers, where workers fill boxes with every item on the order and send it to the trucks for delivery. Other aspects of life work differently. We can want and ask for things, but we do not know when we will see them. Depression, anxiety, and loneliness often increase during the Christmas Holiday season. Many question their life and why things happen to them during this time of year. The Bible is full of the phrase, "This happened so that prophecy would be fulfilled." We do not always understand why something happens, but everything that happens is to fulfill God's plan. The word fulfilled means to furnish or supply. In God's terms, this fulfillment is always more than expected. God does not lie and does not change His mind. If He said it, it will happen in its season. That last part is the tricky part for us. God's timing is perfect, but it is always longer than expected. God's promises will always be fulfilled.…
We are in a season of lists and wishes. Some sit on Santa's lap, and others make wish lists online. With online shopping, we can know when we ordered it when it left the warehouse, and when it is out for delivery. We can also get a photo of it at our front door within minutes of delivery. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other online retailers operate enormous warehouses called fulfillment centers, where workers fill boxes with every item on the order and send it to the trucks for delivery. Other aspects of life work differently. We can want and ask for things, but we do not know when we will see them. Depression, anxiety, and loneliness often increase during the Christmas Holiday season. Many question their life and why things happen to them during this time of year. The Bible is full of the phrase, "This happened so that prophecy would be fulfilled." We do not always understand why something happens, but everything that happens is to fulfill God's plan. The word fulfilled means to furnish or supply. In God's terms, this fulfillment is always more than expected. God does not lie and does not change His mind. If He said it, it will happen in its season. That last part is the tricky part for us. God's timing is perfect, but it is always longer than expected. God's promises will always be fulfilled.…
Many people do not like leftovers. However, there are times when we have leftovers out of necessity. We may feel guilty leaving food on the table when we go out to eat. It feels wasteful. Sometimes, we may ask for the uneaten food to be boxed up to take home, only to forget it when we leave the table. The problem is that our bellies are full, and we are so caught up in our conversation that we forget. Our society is so blessed that we throw away almost 40% of the food supply in our market. Some of the food never even makes it to our table because it is misshapen or blemished somehow. There are people around the world who are so hungry that they would do anything to have what we throw away out of our surplus. This same concept applies in the spiritual realm. Some people live in conditions that keep them from openly worshiping, and who would do anything to have the opportunity we have. In times of famine, people will eat whatever they can. It is by God's blessing that we enjoy the bounty and life that we have. The old prayer we recite before meals as children says it is by His hands we are fed. In our plenty, it is all too easy to think that we are providing, but the reality is that ALL blessings and provisions come from God. Even in times of famine, God provides. When Joseph was in Egypt, there was a famine all across the land, but God provided bread in Egypt. Jesus fed the masses with loaves and fishes. He then instructed the disciples to gather the remnants. No matter how little we have, God can take what we have and do something with it. We may be satisfied, but someone needs what we have left. Even a crumb can be sufficient. In our text, the woman comes to Jesus and cries out. Jesus ignores her, and the disciples ask Jesus to send her away. In her desperation, this woman realizes that her crying may make her feel better in the moment, but she needs more; her daughter is still vexed. She moves past crying and begins to worship Him. Jesus told her that because she was a Canaanite woman, it was not proper for him to help her. He refers to her as a dog. Undeterred, she responds with, yes, but even the dogs get the crumbs from the master's table. Jesus tells her, "Great is your faith," and heals her daughter. We need whatever we can get from God. We must position ourselves where we can get something from God.…
Many people do not like leftovers. However, there are times when we have leftovers out of necessity. We may feel guilty leaving food on the table when we go out to eat. It feels wasteful. Sometimes, we may ask for the uneaten food to be boxed up to take home, only to forget it when we leave the table. The problem is that our bellies are full, and we are so caught up in our conversation that we forget. Our society is so blessed that we throw away almost 40% of the food supply in our market. Some of the food never even makes it to our table because it is misshapen or blemished somehow. There are people around the world who are so hungry that they would do anything to have what we throw away out of our surplus. This same concept applies in the spiritual realm. Some people live in conditions that keep them from openly worshiping, and who would do anything to have the opportunity we have. In times of famine, people will eat whatever they can. It is by God's blessing that we enjoy the bounty and life that we have. The old prayer we recite before meals as children says it is by His hands we are fed. In our plenty, it is all too easy to think that we are providing, but the reality is that ALL blessings and provisions come from God. Even in times of famine, God provides. When Joseph was in Egypt, there was a famine all across the land, but God provided bread in Egypt. Jesus fed the masses with loaves and fishes. He then instructed the disciples to gather the remnants. No matter how little we have, God can take what we have and do something with it. We may be satisfied, but someone needs what we have left. Even a crumb can be sufficient. In our text, the woman comes to Jesus and cries out. Jesus ignores her, and the disciples ask Jesus to send her away. In her desperation, this woman realizes that her crying may make her feel better in the moment, but she needs more; her daughter is still vexed. She moves past crying and begins to worship Him. Jesus told her that because she was a Canaanite woman, it was not proper for him to help her. He refers to her as a dog. Undeterred, she responds with, yes, but even the dogs get the crumbs from the master's table. Jesus tells her, "Great is your faith," and heals her daughter. We need whatever we can get from God. We must position ourselves where we can get something from God.…
1 We Can't Stay Long - Audio 1:09:06
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1:09:06When visiting friends and family or attending a party, we sometimes have a notion of how much time we want to spend there. We may even arrange a signal with our spouse to avoid staying too long. In our text, Israel had been at Mt. Horeb for some time. They had become comfortable, but God told them it was time to move. There are wilderness times and times of waiting, but these are temporary. God is taking us somewhere that is better than where we are now. God tells them to leave Horeb and to possess the promised land. In other chapters, God goes on to tell them to destroy all the inhabitants of the land and to drive them out entirely. Failing to do this would result in ruin. God warned them about intermarrying and taking on the Canaanite culture. Unfortunately, Israel did not drive the Canaanites out, and as God said, Israel was influenced by their culture. In time, it was hard to differentiate between God's people and the people of Canaan. We cannot live too close to the world without it affecting our thoughts and attitudes. We cannot be complacent. We cannot become comfortable with where we are. It is not that we have left the truth, but we cannot stay when God continues to move. We can't stay long.…
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