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Audio 🔉 and Notes 📝for Sunday Service December 28, 2025

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  Key Points - More detail in Sections Below Scripture reading from 1 Timothy 4:12-16 emphasized not letting anyone despise youth but being an example in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. Many believers today have the misconception that it's okay to sin because God will forgive them, but God has a timeframe and gives everyone time to get it together. God is an expert at humbling people when they don't humble themselves, often allowing trouble to get their attention and save them from hell. Victory in Jesus Christ means spiritual freedom and overcoming worldly challenges, but many believers bind themselves again in worldly lusts and sins. Believers have been given authority over Satan, sin, sickness, situation, and self through Jesus Christ's resurrection, enabling them to overcome temptation, fear, and spiritual opposition. Apostle Paul instructed young minister Timothy to focus on his lifestyle because people listen with their eyes and actions speak lo...

Prepared by the Word: Living with Christ’s Authority in Every Moment

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1) Core Theme The Bible reveals God’s intended way of living and the spiritual authority He gives His people. God’s Word prepares believers ahead of life’s storms and moments of crisis. 2) Anchor Scripture 2 Timothy 3:14–17 (NKJV) Scripture teaches, corrects, trains in righteousness, and equips believers for every good work . Staying in God’s Word produces daily wisdom: using knowledge God’s way . 3) Why Reading the Bible Matters (5 Reasons) Builds faith through daily truth. Guides decisions with godly wisdom. Strengthens character , including self-control. Brings peace in troubled times. Deepens relationship with Jesus day by day. 4) Testimony: God Prepares You Before the Storm A normal evening (easy parking, good food, music, warm community moments) became a sudden emergency when a friend choked and stopped breathing . Scripture-shaped confidence and discernment made it clear: God placed believers there for action , not panic. 5) Authority in Action: “CITY” A single command— “We ...

Authority Over Fear: Discernment, Discipline, and God’s Warning to America

Key Points - (Detailed Summary Further Below) America's prideful attitude mirrors biblical Babylon, with the pastor referencing a boxer's statement about America being the greatest country on earth as evidence of dangerous national pride. Economic collapse is imminent for America according to a vision the pastor received at a BJ's shopping center, where he saw the entire area boarded up representing how quickly the economy will fall. God's judgment on America began with the 2017 solar eclipse and was confirmed by the 2024 eclipse that formed an X across the United States, symbolically crossing out the nation. Eighty percent of Christians lack spiritual discernment and only five percent of believers fully operate in the Holy Spirit, contributing to widespread spiritual weakness in the church. Conviction brings correction in a believer's life, and those constantly being corrected have yet to repent from hidden sins, particularly pride that prevents proper spiritua...

Word-Fed Transformation, Kingdom First, and Living as Light

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Key Points - Detailed Summary is After This Section The teaching centered on Matthew 4:1-11, highlighting Jesus's 40-day wilderness temptation as a model for believers who must be led by the Holy Spirit before entering ministry. Believers cannot enter the new year in the same mental state they currently occupy, requiring spiritual growth and transformation over the remaining 14 days of 2025. Scripture provides answers for every believer's lack, with the Word of God directly influencing spiritual health, soul condition, and character development just as food affects physical health. Many believers experience frustration and lack of victory because they have little to no study, meditation, or application of God's Word in their daily lives. Current prophetic events including anti-Semitism and mass shootings against Jewish communities are fulfilling biblical prophecy as God prepares to bring Jewish people back to Israel before the rapture. America's economic crisis wit...

God’s Purpose For the Male (Men's Meeting)

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Elder Dave explains God’s purpose for men and how that fits with women in His plan. God created both males and females with the same worth, and a man’s first calling is to live close to God and worship Him in everyday life. He is meant to lead like Jesus—serving instead of controlling, and mixing humility, love, and courage so his family and community can grow. Woman is given as a true partner who completes and complements man, so together they can care for God’s world under His authority. Men are not meant to live or work alone, but to walk beside others, treating them with honor as people made in God’s image. Real strength comes from staying connected to Christ and letting God’s Word shape thoughts, words, and habits at home, at work, and at church. A man is called to be faithful in small tasks, knowing only God can bring real growth. He should work to provide for his family’s needs, protect their hearts with patient love, and use words that bring peace. When men and women honor, for...

Believer’s Authority & Integrity: Aligning Self to God’s Will

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 đź™Ź Believer's Authority and Identity Authority is granted to believers over five specific areas including Satan, sin, sickness, situation, and self Control over situations and personal reactions is essential for spiritual maturity Outbursts and emotional reactions are considered disrespectful for believers who should maintain higher standards Technology and cameras are everywhere making public behavior increasingly scrutinized Personal conduct must reflect God's character in all circumstances including challenging situations Spiritual Growth and Transformation Growth requires aligning mind, emotions, thoughts, perspective, and general outlook to God's will Frustration arises when God's children show no improvement in behavior, attitude, or perspective over time God will eventually make examples of those who continue in poor behavior rather than making exceptions Scandals in ministry typically result from issues that have been ignored or swept under the rug f...

Not Just a Christian, But a Disciple

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  Christian vs. Disciple A Christian believes in Jesus. A disciple follows and obeys Jesus every day. Ask: “Am I just wearing the name, or really following Him?” Saved by Grace, Not by Me The Bible in Ephesians 2 says we are saved by God’s grace, not by our own efforts. I don’t earn God’s love; I receive it as a gift. Because of this, I can relax in His love and stop trying to “be good enough.” Let Jesus Change My Life Romans 12 talks about giving my whole life to God. Being a disciple means letting Jesus change my thoughts, choices, and habits. Ask: “Do my actions show that Jesus is really in charge?” Disciples Make More Disciples In Matthew 28, Jesus tells His followers to make disciples everywhere. This means I help others know and follow Jesus too. Ask: “Who am I encouraging to walk closer with Jesus?” No Lukewarm Faith Revelation 3 warns against being “lukewarm” in faith. Jesus wants my full heart, not halfway faith. A...