The Gospel is Rest

The Gospel is Rest (feat. Land of Color)

Jesus had 5 lines of operation (LOOs) for his ministry on earth. All 5 objectives are linked to freedom here on earth as it is in heaven. Join Jesus in kingdom living. Break free and stay that way.

Jesus's 5 Lines of Operation (Luke 4:14-21)

Jesus came to bring freedom...from pride, prejudice, bigotry, and an ethnic superiority complex. This is exactly what his audience was in bondage to, which is why they wanted to kill him after Jesus proclaimed salvation and healing for the Gentiles in Luke 4:22-30.

Jesus Brings Freedom From Pride & Prejudice Luke (4:22-30)

David preached to his soul, "Forget not HIS benefits." He lists five divine benefits:
1) Forgiveness
2) Healing
3) Redemption
4) Crowning with Love and Compassion
5) Satisfaction with Good things

Psalm 103:1-5(5 Divine Benefits)

Make room (Bedtime Jams)

Original Video on Stuttgart Missional Community Church YouTube: https://youtu.be/TcX8FttOw-o?si=K3S2Yg0j3sdYIv-X

https://www.smcchurch.info/

Advent 2023 - The Need

Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L_CPFEYpxiE?si=WDzE8ffeHnPp7prZ 
Or
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/forallbelievers/imaginative-prayer-luke-2

Imaginative prayer uses scripture and our God given imaginations to bring us into the presence of God. The purpose of this practice is to not only hear God’s word, but to experience him. Imaginative prayer helps us to visualize a gospel story and worship God as he really is.
LET US PRAY

Father, you are pleased; in the quiet of this moment as we come before you and sit still in your presence. 

We silence every distraction and focus our attention to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

We want to hear your truth and experience all that you are. 

Protect our hearts and minds from things that would distract us from you.

Give us clarity and peace.  Be with us we pray. Amen.

POSTURE

Close your eyes and get in a comfortable position.

Take a moment to take three deep breaths - in your nose and out your mouth. 

As you exhale, feel the tension leave your body.  Feel the distractions leave.

As you inhale, imagine God’s love filling your lungs and bringing life to your body. Feel the clarity coming back to your mind.


HEAR THE SCRIPTURES

The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8IFsbvz8xNM
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/forallbelievers/imaginative-prayer-luke-2?si=13cf73e019b243ce9c51fff655888620&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Imaginative Prayer Luke 2:1-21

Don't Hide is taken from Love Untold, a collaborative project between me and my lovely friends Kenny Temowo, Bianca Rose and Feranmi Oguns. The EP was recorded in 2 days in my living room and all three songs on the EP talk about the different sides of l.o.v.e You can listen to the full EP here loveuntold.bandcamp.com 

Don't Hide

Children of God Acoustic Sessions

The Secret Place (Acoustic) [feat. Madison Cunningham]

In this first Advent sermon, Paul Tripp teaches from Genesis 6 and shows that the heart of the Lord is grieved at the wickedness of humanity. In holy justice, God sends a great flood to destroy the earth. He also shows undeserved grace to Noah and his family, saving the generation of Abraham for the coming of the Christ.

1.  Advent - The Need - Audio Sermon By Paul David Tripp

Imaginative Prayer: Jesus' Mission Statement (Luke 4)

Confessions of a restored restorer... since 2001.

Helping Service members find hope and healing from PTSD, moral injury, and wounds of the past. 

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RBAR@forallbelievers.org

Psalm 103:1-5(5 Divine Benefits)

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