Ben Farley

Blessed to know His joy - Peter Francis.

Speaker: Peter Francis. What does it take to be filled with joy? Mentions joy at least nine times in this upper room. What robs us of our joy? 1) a defective definition of joy...the joy that Jesus…

John 15:1 (NIV84), John 15:2 (NIV84), John 15:3 (NIV84), John 15:4 (NIV84), John 15:5 (NIV84), John 15:6 (NIV84), John 15:7 (NIV84), John 15:8 (NIV84), John 15:9 (NIV84), John 15:10 (NIV84), John 15:11 (NIV84), John 15:12 (NIV84), John 15:13 (NIV84), John 15:14 (NIV84), John 15:15 (NIV84), John 15:16 (NIV84), John 15:17 (NIV84), Romans 15:13 (NIV84), Hebrews 12:2 (NIV84)

Power in weakness

1) The bodily resurrection. 2) the death of death. 3) implications for living now. a) v34. Come back to your senses and stop sinning. b) stop sinning. c) don't be afraid of death d) don't waste…

1 Corinthians 15:50 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:51 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:52 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:53 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:54 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:55 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:56 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV84)

what is gods measure of the blessed life

JBlessed can also be translated as the word happy. POOR IN SPIRIT that we recognize our own need of God. THOSE WHO MOURN over their own sin MEEK sumbit to God HUNGER to life godly lives MERCIFUL extend…

Matthew 5:1 (NIV84), Matthew 5:2 (NIV84), Matthew 5:3 (NIV84), Matthew 5:4 (NIV84), Matthew 5:5 (NIV84), Matthew 5:6 (NIV84), Matthew 5:7 (NIV84), Matthew 5:8 (NIV84), Matthew 5:9 (NIV84), Matthew 5:10 (NIV84), Matthew 5:11 (NIV84), Matthew 5:12 (NIV84), Matthew 5:13 (NIV84), Matthew 5:14 (NIV84), Matthew 5:15 (NIV84), Matthew 5:16 (NIV84), 2 Timothy 3:12 (NIV84)

Blessed to be a blessing

Rebekah. Was with twins. Two different boys. One more a warrior the other more of a masterchef. The blessing from the father would have significant impact on the future of that child. People spend a…

Genesis 12:1 (NIV84), Genesis 12:2 (NIV84), Genesis 12:3 (NIV84), Genesis 12:4 (NIV84), Genesis 12:5 (NIV84), Genesis 12:6 (NIV84), Genesis 12:7 (NIV84), Genesis 12:8 (NIV84), Genesis 12:9 (NIV84), Genesis 28:14 (NIV84)

Shaken up Peter, Shaken up Paul. - Morris lee

Habit and custom are strong in people. It's hard to change habits. It's was a custom for Jesus to go to the temple. PETER Peter had not changed any of his Jewish eating customs. Jesus had declared all…

Acts 10:9 (NIV84), Acts 10:10 (NIV84), Acts 10:11 (NIV84), Acts 10:12 (NIV84), Acts 10:13 (NIV84), Acts 10:14 (NIV84), Acts 10:15 (NIV84), Acts 10:16 (NIV84), Acts 10:17 (NIV84), Acts 10:18 (NIV84), Acts 10:19 (NIV84), Acts 10:20 (NIV84), Acts 10:21 (NIV84), Acts 10:22 (NIV84), Acts 10:23 (NIV84), Acts 26:12 (NIV84), Acts 26:13 (NIV84), Acts 26:14 (NIV84), Acts 26:15 (NIV84), Acts 26:16 (NIV84), Acts 26:17 (NIV84), Acts 26:18 (NIV84)

The only path: a lifelong disclesh

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.…

The essential place to start

We think that by defining something we know all about it. Growing in Christ is more than just knowing about Jesus. THE JOURNEY TOWARDS SPIRITUAL MATURITY where do the road begin? Need t acknowledge…

What is gospel community and what is spiritual maturity

Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done…

The body that offers health worship

Paul wants us to be love. Paul didn't intend this passage to be just for weddings. We need this love. 1-3. The essentials of love. 1) Super spiritual. 2) Great preacher and teacher. 3) great giver.…

1 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:2 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:3 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:9 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:10 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV84), Revelation 2:4 (NIV84)

power in weakness

The world idolizes people who are powerful. The Corinthians were isolating those that were beautiful people. The would dismiss Paul's message because of what he looked like. Gods mercy is our motivation…

2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:8 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:9 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:10 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:11 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:12 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:13 (NIV84), 2 Corinthians 4:14 (NIV84)

the pain of the spirited believer

First world problems. Ie can't find a car park in the shopping centre. Out of proportion to real suffering. V17. Shared suffering. We suffer because Jesus suffered in this world. Suffering is what defined…

Romans 8:18 (NIV84), Romans 8:19 (NIV84), Romans 8:20 (NIV84), Romans 8:21 (NIV84), Romans 8:22 (NIV84), Romans 8:23 (NIV84), Romans 8:24 (NIV84), Romans 8:25 (NIV84), Romans 8:26 (NIV84), Romans 8:27 (NIV84), Romans 8:28 (NIV84), Romans 8:29 (NIV84), Romans 8:30 (NIV84)

God's New Community.

The importance of community? But what... DIFFERENT. Pure Right thinking and acting Gracious The power: grow in 'put off' by renewing. Comes only from God. The reason: to please and not grieve The…

Ephesians 4:17 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:18 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:19 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:20 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:21 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:22 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:23 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:24 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:25 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:26 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:27 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:28 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:29 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:30 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:31 (NIV84), Ephesians 4:32 (NIV84)

Moses: the sequel. Jesus opens door to the promised land.

The kingdoms of the world do not belong to the devil but to God.

Deuteronomy 18:9 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:10 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:11 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:12 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:13 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:14 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:15 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:16 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:17 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:18 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:19 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:20 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:21 (NIV), Deuteronomy 18:22 (NIV), Matthew 2:14 (NIV), Matthew 5:1 (NIV), Matthew 14:13 (NIV), Luke 9:30 (NIV), Luke 9:31 (NIV)

the God who can be trusted.

The bible can be summarized into 'creation to new creation' Abram was a nobody which Iid an encouragement to us normal people. He saw very little of the promises in his lifetime. These three verses…

Genesis 12:1 (NIV84), Genesis 12:2 (NIV84), Genesis 12:3 (NIV84), Genesis 12:10 (NIV84), Genesis 12:11 (NIV84), Genesis 12:12 (NIV84), Genesis 12:13 (NIV84), Genesis 12:14 (NIV84), Genesis 12:15 (NIV84), Genesis 12:16 (NIV84), Genesis 12:17 (NIV84), Genesis 12:18 (NIV84), Genesis 12:19 (NIV84), Genesis 12:20 (NIV84), Genesis 17:10 (NIV84), Romans 5:1 (NIV84)

prepared, patient and purposeful.

How to live with the wisdom that comes from above. Three examples of worldly pride evidencing a disregard towards God 1. A slanderous speech against others, 2. Self centered boasting as masters of…

James 5:6 (NIV84), James 5:7 (NIV84), James 5:8 (NIV84), James 5:9 (NIV84), James 5:10 (NIV84), James 5:11 (NIV84), James 5:12 (NIV84), James 5:13 (NIV84), James 5:14 (NIV84), James 5:15 (NIV84), James 5:16 (NIV84), James 5:17 (NIV84), James 5:18 (NIV84), James 5:19 (NIV84), James 5:20 (NIV84)

Revival Power

Revival Power. The fire of the Lord. What made it possible for God to send the fire? 1) issue was clarified. The leaders had fallen away from the faith. Ahab was a backslider. God went and showed that…

1 Kings 18:36 (NIV84), 1 Kings 18:37 (NIV84), 1 Kings 18:38 (NIV84), 1 Kings 18:39 (NIV84), 1 Kings 18:40 (NIV84), 1 Kings 18:41 (NIV84)

taming the tongue

Is a deadly weapon. What is coming out of my tongue. 1) a word for teachers Teachers can lead many astray. No one can perfectly control their tongue. Words in Gods control have huge impact. 2) words…

Ephesians 4:15 (NIV84), James 3:1 (NIV84), James 3:2 (NIV84), James 3:3 (NIV84), James 3:4 (NIV84), James 3:5 (NIV84), James 3:6 (NIV84), James 3:7 (NIV84), James 3:8 (NIV84), James 3:9 (NIV84), James 3:10 (NIV84), James 3:11 (NIV84), James 3:12 (NIV84), James 3:13 (NIV84), James 3:14 (NIV84), James 3:15 (NIV84), James 5:9 (NIV84), James 5:12 (NIV84)

profitable perseverance.

1) the background. Acts 21 There are many who are still looking back to the old testament law. God pulls people back into relationship with Him. What is the mirror of Gods word telling us. Something…

James 1:19 (NIV84), James 1:20 (NIV84), James 1:21 (NIV84), James 1:22 (NIV84), James 1:23 (NIV84), James 1:24 (NIV84), James 1:25 (NIV84), James 1:26 (NIV84), James 1:27 (NIV84), James 2:1 (NIV84)

kept for God's glory

We should be happy and holy. We need to pray that we should be protected from the evil one. Satan will always be after us to try and detract us from Gods protection. The power of gods name and word…

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV), John 17:20 (NIV), John 17:21 (NIV), John 17:22 (NIV), John 17:23 (NIV), John 17:24 (NIV), John 17:25 (NIV), John 17:26 (NIV)

Living with a Vital Connection

Do not let your heart be troubled. We get our life from Jesus as does the branch gets it's life from the vine What does it mean to 'Remain' in Jesus. 1) must become sharers in His death, even if it…

John 14:1 (NIV84), John 14:19 (NIV84), John 15:1 (NIV84), John 15:5 (NIV84), Romans 6:4 (NIV84), Romans 8:1 (NIV84), Galatians 2:20 (NIV84), Philippians 4:13 (NIV84)

the promise of peace

The promise of peace What makes us fearful and worried? Do not let your hearts be troubled. How? Remember the promise if what lies ahead (1-3) fix your eyes on Jesus. Remember the promise of his immediate…

John 14:1 (NIV84), John 14:2 (NIV84), John 14:3 (NIV84), John 14:15 (NIV84), John 14:16 (NIV84), John 14:17 (NIV84), John 14:18 (NIV84), John 14:27 (NIV84)

words to live by

Certainty and authority of Gods word Need to have a sure foundation by keeping in Gods word. Those who ignore gods word do so at their own peril. The destructive nature of false teachers.

John 12:48 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:1 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:2 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:3 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:4 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:5 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:6 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:7 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:8 (NIV), 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

the chariot

Acts is a mysterious book. Lots of unusual things happening. Ideas on being missional as s church. 1) mission is a direct result to obedience to God work. Get up and go! The mission if the church is…

Acts 8:26 (NIV), Acts 8:36 (NIV)

the lamb of God...announced

Big news events make us reassess what is going on in life. A chapter of big things. 1) big introduction This first section is full of a great deal of true about life. Why doesn't he just announce Jesus…

John 1:1 (NIV)

preserving our unity

But how do we preserve that unity? Appreciate Gods design (12:28) - "and in the church God has appointed..." Be careful about our dilemma (12:31) "we are earnestly desiring the greatest gifts" Embrace…

1 Corinthians 12:28 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 12:31 (NIV), Galatians 4:13 (NIV)