A Matter Of Life and Death
Getting to KNOW Jesus, as we forgive those who trespass against us. He will be our strength to do the things He tells us to do.
A Perfect Father (9/12/2011)
Kathleen continues her talk on original sin and how much God loves us. After God made a perfect world and created perfect humans to live in it, they chose to disbelieve God and thus disobey God and their eyes were opened to good and evil. Because of their disobedience corruption entered their bodies, souls and spirits and everything God created.
Immediately, God The Father wanted to forgive His children. And He knew that it would take a SACRIFICE of Himself. Real forgiveness always a sacrifice.
Claim That Fault (4 of 6)
God wants to change our insides, not our outsides. Stop blaming your past. What's MY fault here? Stop blaming "who we are" and be who He wants us to be.
From the Prison To the Palace
God has a plan. Joseph was punished for doing the right thing. God doesn't say, "awww, limp along now." He says, "Forgive!" Things meant to destroy you will be used by God. Stumbling blocks can be stepping stones. Don't hoard your gifts because you've been hurt. Say to God, "Use me!
God The Son (09/19/2011)
Join Kathleen as she discusses Jesus in depth and share in the wonder of His unique and profound purpose in our lives.
God's Glory To Give (2 of 3)
The Glory of God will overshadow you. A lack of trust equals anxiety. Trust is a full understanding of God's mercy. Receive and give away mercy and forgiveness/forgetfulness of your sins & sins of others. The enemy will accuse you of EVERYTHING you've done wrong. Mercy is NOT withholding love just because someone doesn't "deserve" to be loved. While extending mercy to others don't worry about what they're saying or doing behind your back. God has your back covered. God's mercy restores. Mercy is the greatest sacrifice we can offer.
God's Word Can Change You
Kathleen briefly talks of neuroscience, medicine, how the Word literally changes you because it's alive. Literally you are a new person, but we are responsible for our place here on earth. Be doers, not just hearers and readers of the Word. Build your house on the rock. Faith is action. Meditate on the word. Keep word in the midst of your heart.
Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs (3 of 3)
God does not want things in our lives to be stumbling blocks; He wants them to be stepping stones. We can choose to walk upon things to get to a higher place or we can trip on them. It is our choice. He will do a NEW thing in us if we live in today and do not dwell on yesterday. If we turn to God, He can help us forgive . Love is a free choice. We need the Word of God to change us. Perfect love drives out all fear and hope does not disappoint us. This talk aired on January 16 & 17, 2010 and is part 3 of a 3 part series.
Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs (part 2 of 3)
God will remember our sins no more. We are not the black sheep of the Christian family. When He looks at us, He sees us as purified by the blood of Jesus. He is not keeping score. We should be an iimitator of Jesus. Walk in love the way Jesus loves us. Do and think as God does. We can only do this with the help of the Holy Spirit. The biggest thing is to not keep a record of wrongs. We need to get rid of those things that God tells us to get rid of. God calls us to a life of freedom, not one where we are always collecting debts. God's forgiveness is His biggest demonstration of love. We should do likewise. Forgive others like we want to be forgiven. We may need to be honest with God and ask Him for help in putting a hurt away. Forgiveness brings life and frees us from the law of sin and death. Unforgiveness can mean death of relationships, of creativity, and even death to our body. We need to put aside any excuses we have for unforgiveness and ask God to cleanse our thoughts and hearts.
Overcoming
Kathleen shares some of the difficult situations in her life (cancer, major surgeries, etc.) and the main tool for overcoming. Please note for this message: While we do believe strongly in the benefits of counseling, we do not encourage anyone to be a "forever victim".
Receiving God's Love For Yourself (Part 1)
People want to give God's love to the world but do not know how. Before we give anything away, we have to receive it, then possess it, then give it. We cannot give something away that we do not have. Receive means to acquire or partake; possess means to carry it and have it with you; give means to dispense and give out. We have to love ourselves in order to love others. God says over and over to love your neighbors as you love yourself. When you fly, if there is ever a need to have oxygen, they say to apply the mask to yourself first, then help someone else. It is the same with mercy and forgiveness. If you haven't received it, you cannot give it.
The Choice (2 of 10)
Obeying has nothing to do with feelings. But when you open the door to obeying God and forget about yourself, smile, and rejoice, the residual is that you always feel better. You need to get the Word in your heart so that it comes out of your mouth and you can obey.
Walk In the Spirit (1 of 6)
The Righteous will live by faith. Am I living by faith or am I living by my feelings? A walk in the faith is more of the Word of God. We are made in the image of God. He is a 3-part being: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
When Someone Withholds Their Spirit
Judgment hurts, especially from those you are close to. What do you do when you've forgiven someone but they still judge your heart? David as an example. He took off the judgment, turned from it and looked to God. Go to Him with your pain, He will search your heart. Ask for forgiveness. Bless those who persecute you. If they still judge you and keep their spirit from you, turn away. If we're going to slay the giants in our lives, we have to turn to God.
You Can't Give Away What You Don't Have
How to love, forgive and be free. You must receive His forgiveness and mercy. Praying for those who supposedly represent God who have wounded, betrayed you. Pray that they DON'T reap what they sow. There is such freedom in knowing He will restore what the locusts have eaten, when you obey Him and just forgive FROM THE HEART. How? Think of all He has forgiven you for and receive his mercy and give that away. Freedom! Grace=getting what you don't deserve, mercy=NOT getting what you do deserve. G.R.A.C.E.=God's riches at Christ's expense.