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The Church At Ephesus
The scriptures give us a unique and fascinating opportunity to see the inception and growth of the Church at Ephesus. Covering approximately 60 years.
It started with Apollos, then Paul took the reins and the church exploded.
Finally Jesus himself wrote to the church at Ephesus confirmng the good that they were doing but also reproving them for “abandoning their first love”.
Churches of whatever size or shape can fall into the trap of “going through the motions”
Over time they lost their spark, their vitality, yes they were godly people and sober minded, they were doctrinally strong but they “abandoned the love you had at first” They didn't just “lose” the love they used to have, they “abandoned” it.
This from Hebrews really hits the spot
Heb 10:23-25 ESV 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Fellowship with other Chritians is vital so we can help each other, inspire each other.
Christ IS coming back and he WILL initiate the Kingdom of God and with this hope a man purifies himself as he is pure.
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Відео

I will be your God and you shall be my people
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Have you ever heard people say that God always wanted a family? I did, but I never really saw what this was based on, it seemed rather vague, warm and fuzzy but without substance. When I saw this Covenant promise which God first made to Abraham and how it is repeated several times throughout the scriptures finally made this statement real, not just real but something so wonderful that you stand...
Faith Hope and Jesus
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Faith and Hope are tied together in believing in Jesus as the Christ, Corinthians tells us at the conclusion of chapter 13 the great chapter on love, it says “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” All three work together We have love because we respond to God’s gift of salvation (John 3:!6), we love Him because he first loved us We have faith becau...
Christ Invites You to…
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Three Points I have often found that you get the true measure of a man when you work with them. Working hard, to keep learning and growing is tough but as you begin to master your skills the reward is very satisfying Eating together with family and friends is one of the most joyful times we enjoy. These three points all embody the true elements of fellowship, which is “association, community, c...
The New Covenant
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The New Covenant is the final piece in God’s roadmap In the preceding Covenants we have the promises of The Land The Law of the land The King that would rule And now in the New Covenant we have the people equipped to live in the land and have the law of the land written on our hearts and the Lord Jesus as King of Kings and Lord of Lords All these Covenant give us a complete picture of the Kingd...
God's Covenants - Why Are Relevant to Me
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God's Covenants - Part Two In this session we look at New Testament scriptures that show how we Gentiles are now brought into the same household of faith that began with Israel. We used to be strangers and aliens from God's promises and covenants. We were on the outside but now the wall between Jew and Gentile has been broken down and we now have access to and are included into God’s plan of sa...
God’s Covenants. Introduction
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This is huge! In this sharing we introduce four of God’s Covenants. It’s important to know and understand God’s covenants because they reveal to us God’s plan, his intentions. Gos is laying out for us what He intends to do. Before Christ we were strangers and aliens from God’s Covenants but now we are brought close, we are now made one body with Israel.
Jesus The Prophet
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In Deuteronomy God promised through Moses that a prophet would come. This prophet would: Be like Moses Come from among their brothers (Israel) God would put His words in his mouth He would speak what God commanded Anyone who would not listen would have to answer to God. The power of this promise takes on its full significance when we read the context and look back to when God audibly spoke to I...
Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
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Daniel interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream In this remarkable revelation God paints for us in broad brush strokes a picture of what will happen over the next 5 and a half centuries. From the Kingdom of Babylon up to the death of Christ. God also reveals that ultimately at the end of this age His Kingdom shall smash all the worldly kingdoms to dust. The Kingdom of God is not a theological con...
A Blessed Life
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There are some simple truths in the scriptures that show us that when a man lives righteously according to God's word then that man is blessed and God sees and looks after him That man has a blessed life.
The parable of the sower and the seed
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The parable of the sower and the seed documents for us the various ways people react to the word of God and more specifically the word of the Kingdom. Jesus said of this parable: "Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? (Mar 4:13) Jesus considered this parable as essential to understanding His other parables,
If you practice these qualities you will never fall
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Not everyday is a day of challenge or of battle or a day of sorrow. Many days are blessed with peace, a day to live. But it is what we do in those seemingly normal days that fortify us and give us strength so we are ready for the days of battle, for the days of pain, for the days we need to dig deep and hold on. The scriptures guide us and show us qualities for us to embrace and benefit from Pe...
How to be More Than A Conqueror
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How to be More Than A Conqueror There are wonderful truths in the Word of God that show us the exalted position that God has graciously put us in. Truths such as you are more than a conqueror, greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world, you are seated in the heavenlies, you have all the armor of God. Which may lead to a saying such as you are a son of God with all power. These tr...
The Return of Christ - Then what?
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Have you ever asked yourself.. Why is he coming back... Why do we have to be raised/Changed... Since Christ is coming back to earth why do we meet him in the air? What happens next.. The Kingdom, the earth, the people This extended sharing looks at these points
How To Grow In the Word
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Attitude and Actions that the Scriptures direct us to have and do so that we can grow in our relationship with God. We should all desire to grow in the word and the Scriptures give us some clear instructions on how to do that. We start with the “fear” (respect and awe of Yahweh) and the goal is to walk in His love and the scriptures give us the steps to get there. The more we grow the more we s...
Practice Righteousness
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Practice Righteousness
Pentecost Wind & Fire
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Pentecost Wind & Fire
The Kingdom of God - What it is
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The Kingdom of God - What it is
The Seed Of Faith
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The Seed Of Faith
All Scripture
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All Scripture
Communion
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Communion
Life In The Kingdom of God
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Life In The Kingdom of God
The King Of The Kingdom
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The King Of The Kingdom
How Many Kingdoms did Jesus Preach?
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How Many Kingdoms did Jesus Preach?
Unity In A Fractured Church
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Unity In A Fractured Church
Love Of The Truth
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Love Of The Truth
Walk Worthy Of God
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Walk Worthy Of God
Dominion
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Dominion
The Image of God - In Us
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The Image of God - In Us
Jesus Christ - The Image of God
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Jesus Christ - The Image of God

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  • @hazelmacgregor4355
    @hazelmacgregor4355 Місяць тому

    The words are uplifting and you sing it well John xxx

  • @hazelmacgregor4355
    @hazelmacgregor4355 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this teaching to remind me t's a two way relationship with God and his son Jesus Christ. Not always easy, but as a child its up to me to grow and learn. With my walk yoked together with Christ I can grow up in his word with prayer and thankfulness xxx

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 2 місяці тому

    You taught this teaching in fellowship and just listened to it again and it resonated more deeply the words from 11 Peter 1 . Even listening to the Lord's Prayer has all God's desires and instructions on how we should live and acknowledge him through faithfulness and prayer every day. Said this prayer many times in school in a repetitive fashion and only now realise the power of the Lord's Prayer. Thank you John for teaching us with love and meekness, love you and Georgie, Hazel and Garry xxx

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 2 місяці тому

    Your knowledge and detailed historical background from the bible makes it clear the time scales of Jesus Christ birth dates is not on 25 December. Most of us have been blindsided into the pagan worshipping of Christmas. I now have more insight from your teaching and will be more mindful of the celebration of God's sacrifice of his son through holy communion and reading my bible.

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 3 місяці тому

    Thanks again John, for this powerful teaching. Your love of God's word is filled with meekness and love. Hazel and Garry xxx

  • @patriciacoleman9386
    @patriciacoleman9386 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing John x

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 5 місяців тому

    Hi John, heard these verses so many times over the years and just realised my ego gets in the way. It's not me, but through faith and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. Still quiet waters in prayer, getting to know Him through the written word. Thank you for sharing and so thankful to you and Georgie for holding fellowships across the Atlantic to the UK . Garry and Hazel xxx

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 5 місяців тому

    Thanks John, Garry and I have now watched all 4 teachings on the prophet Elijah. Powerful and he was human just like you me, but his faith in God our Father was listening and believing what God revealed and spoken to him xxx

  • @karldegroot1800
    @karldegroot1800 5 місяців тому

    you are trying - but virtually everything you say is wrong since the scroll was so corrupted that only 'what Christ did' remained untouched in NT. Esau hid from you 'how Eden - in the other reality - is our homeland', which will be restored by God who did *not* make 'this earth' *nor* 'this body' , but became our prison-planet . This is 'the sealed scroll mystery' - namely 'corruption' - until Christ will have removed the seals [=dumped this awful KJV] . Best you try belong to those that Christ will take soon .

    • @shepherdsdelight4163
      @shepherdsdelight4163 5 місяців тому

      I guess I'll just keep trying. Buti will continue to use the Bible as my source for truth.

  • @prfinn3846
    @prfinn3846 5 місяців тому

    It will be a TIME TO REJOICE FOR JESUS'S INCREDIBLE BEAUTIFUL POWERFUL LOVE ALL SHARE JOY OF TRUTH PRESENT AND WE WILL DANCE!

    • @shepherdsdelight4163
      @shepherdsdelight4163 5 місяців тому

      Makes me think of john 10:10 I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." Life in all its fulness. What a hope we have.

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 6 місяців тому

    Hi John, Garry and I are listening to all your teachings on Elijah, just listened to part 2. What a man of God after God's own heart with his faith and courage to listen and believe in the morning day of years of darkness. Your love of God's Word is powerful in your compassion and teachings. Thank you for sharing with so much love and integrity xxx

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 6 місяців тому

    Remember this song so well and the words are so true.

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 6 місяців тому

    Again, a wonderful teaching, thank you 😎

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing God's Word with love and compassion. We are sat in bed and just listened to your teaching and feel inspired to read our bibles every day xxx

  • @garrymacgregor3491
    @garrymacgregor3491 9 місяців тому

    Thanks John for your wonderful teaching and love your enthusiasm and excitement for great things to come .....

  • @hazelmacgregor4355
    @hazelmacgregor4355 10 місяців тому

    Thank you John for sharing with love and reminding us we are all part of the body of Christ. Love and blessings for your pure heart and wonderful teachings ♥️

  • @hazelmacgregor4355
    @hazelmacgregor4355 11 місяців тому

    What a powerful teaching of God's Word. This makes me realise I need to love God first, read his Word and pray for wisdom and understanding on how walk in his truth. I have shared this teaching with family and friends. Thank you ❤️

  • @patriciacoleman9386
    @patriciacoleman9386 Рік тому

    Thanks John

  • @patriciacoleman9386
    @patriciacoleman9386 Рік тому

    Mind blowing stuff, thanks for sharing John and God bless xx

  • @leejohnson6328
    @leejohnson6328 Рік тому

    actually Jesus is the Word as john 1:14 for He is Gods chief spokesman

    • @shepherdsdelight4163
      @shepherdsdelight4163 Рік тому

      Hi Lee Thank you for your comment. When I finished this sharing I realized that I had forgotten to cover verse 14. It was further down in my notes and I just missed it, sorry. In the follow up session not yet posted, I started by briefly covering v14. For all the definitions of how "logos" could be translated in v1 I think of them collectively as God's action plan. For Jesus to be described as the Word made flesh is perfect because Jesus was God’s agent for His plan, purpose Jesus lived out God’s plan for redeeming mankind. Hope this makes sense. John

    • @leejohnson6328
      @leejohnson6328 Рік тому

      @@shepherdsdelight4163 yes Jesus is the word he was there with God in the beginning and he is a god but gave them up to come to earth.

  • @STROND
    @STROND Рік тому

    I see in your cover photo you show God's name YHWH with 2 of the 3 vowels, did you know that? The one which is missing is the Cholem ! Did you know that a lost of the most important manuscripts are going online and when you examine them, in many places all three vowels are there which give us Ye-ho-vah Yahweh is not even a Hebrew word let alone a Hebrew name ! I cannot ad photos here otherwise I would show you !

  • @hazelmacgregor4355
    @hazelmacgregor4355 Рік тому

    Love your teachings, your love of God's Word is inspiration to our heart and mind. Thank you 🙏❤️🌟

  • @patriciacoleman9386
    @patriciacoleman9386 Рік тому

    Isn’t God our Father wonderful, thank you for sharing John, I loved this

  • @hazelmacgregor4355
    @hazelmacgregor4355 Рік тому

    Thank you again for your truth and wisdom in sharing God's Word to protect our hearts.

  • @hazelmacgregor4355
    @hazelmacgregor4355 Рік тому

    Thank you once again John for your teachings of God's Word. You always make it simple and easy to grasp the power of God's love to all us gentiles who are part of Gods love and goodness ❤️

    • @shepherdsdelight4163
      @shepherdsdelight4163 Рік тому

      Thank you so much Hazel, much appriciated. It really is an honour to share Gods word isnt it.

  • @ruthmckee4905
    @ruthmckee4905 Рік тому

    Remember it well. I must be an old friend as well which is fine because Jesus makes me feel brand new.

  • @jimyost2585
    @jimyost2585 2 роки тому

    The following is my reply to a UA-cam video titled "The Truth About Christmas - The Start of the Tribulation." The video was posted on UA-cam on Sunday December 11, 2022. Here's my reply: The Canaanites were celebrating the winter solstice ritual in honor of Baal 5000 years ago. In each household they had a tree (phallus symbol), a wreath (vagina symbol), and they exchanged gifts. Many centuries later the ancient Romans were celebrating the ritual in honor of Saturn and doing it the same way (tree, wreaths, gifts). Their name for the ritual was 'Saturnalia.' In around 300 A.D. the Catholic Church priestclass renamed the ritual 'Christmas.' They did it as an evangelistic ploy to attract people away from Saturn worship. The majority of the Roman people were Saturn worshipers. The temple of Saturn was the biggest building in ancient Rome. The temple priests were very wealthy and the Catholic priestclass wanted to get in on the cash cow. The spirit behind Christmas is Saturn (Old Testament Baal). The Apostle John called him 'The Spirit of Antichrist" (counterfeit Christ who seeks to mimic the Holy Spirit). John also called him the Beast. He is the leader of the kingdom of darkness fallen angels under Satan and he is Satan's right-hand-man (per Rev. 13:2). He is the principality of idolatry, plus he is the spirit of top-down-control (seeks to operate through men-at-the-top, e.g. leaders of nations, governments, religions, corporations, military, academia, medicine, media, finance, etc.). The ancient Babylonians and Assyrians called him Bel. The ancient Greeks called him Cronos. The ancient Hindus called him Indra. Same spirit going by different names in different time periods and in different cultures. It was very important to him to implement the winter solstice ritual as he understood that when a person celebrates (honors) the ritual it gives him automatic rights of access to their human spirit (conscience, intuition, and the ability to commune with the Holy Spirit) and to have ongoing influence on their spiritual life (the kingdom of darkness is all about control). As a side note, Jesus was born on September 11, 3 B.C. by the Julian Calendar. Bethlehem is 2500 ft. above sea level so that in December there would've been no grass for the sheep to eat (see Luke 2:8-20 in the King James Version). Jesus had nothing to do with Christmas (never did and never will). You can verify this information online, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find information that goes against the system narrative (propaganda/brainwash).

  • @jimwinchester339
    @jimwinchester339 2 роки тому

    I forgot to ask on Tuesday: why might Elizabeth hide herself for 5 months, if she has finally received deliverance from her infertility? One would think she would be beaming with pride, eager to tout her pregnancy. Perhaps the idea was for her to wait until she was showing and could prove it.

    • @shepherdsdelight4163
      @shepherdsdelight4163 2 роки тому

      Hi Jim, Yes I agree it's not perhaps the behavior we might expect, I can only think that women have an uncanny ability to know what they need and i suspect she knew she needed peace and quiet.

  • @jimwinchester339
    @jimwinchester339 2 роки тому

    Most people certainly SUSPECT Jesus wasn't born on 12/25.

  • @tdrake59
    @tdrake59 2 роки тому

    I was aware that Dec 25th wasn't the day Christ was born, having gone through a study on this decades ago, but I had forgotten most of the details. Your study here goes into more depth than I recall having gone through. Thanks for all the background.

  • @jimwinchester339
    @jimwinchester339 2 роки тому

    Yikes - did I miss this, too?!

  • @jimwinchester339
    @jimwinchester339 2 роки тому

    Good insight about Obadiah's remark to Elijah. And great find in 2 Chronicles! So he either wrote a "time capsule" letter, or he was still alive somewhere. Wow.