Light and Life and Love Ministry
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Light, Life and Love Ministries welcomes all individuals seeking God’s love, and keep our doors open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their hearts. We invite you to open your heart and allow His grace to penetrate into your soul. Our Ministry stands as a beacon of hope in Pensacola. We are a place of acceptance, peace and joy to all who are moved to join us. Our Ministry family is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. Get in touch to find out more or join us for a service.
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We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
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Senior Minister / President Robert Koch
Master's degree in Ministry and Pastorial Counceling.
Reverned Asherha Puy / Vice President
Degree in Ministry and Spiritiual Holistic Healing.
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SEVEN STEPS TOWARD A FULFILLING CHRISTIAN LIFE
2 Peter 1:1-15Intro: Who among us tonight would like to be known as a failure in the Christian life? That’s a pretty stupid question isn’t it? After all, who wants to fail? The truth is, every one of us wants to be a successful Christian and we really want to bring glory and honor to God. Even today, we see it all around us. Some preacher will fall, or a good church member will get out of God’s will. It happens all the time and far too often.Peter gives us the secret to Godly living. We are going to see some steps that if taken, will ensure our success as Christians. As we go through these verses this evening, let’s notice these 7 Steps Toward Godly Living.
I. v. 8-11 THE SPOILS(Here is a list of what "these things", whatever they are, will produce in your life.)A. v. 8 "These Things" Guarantee Your Fruitfulness – If "these things" are found in your life, then you will never be barren, but you will always be a fruitful branch for God’s glory. This implies that you will be a witness and a soul winner for Jesus. Whatever "these things" are, they must be pretty great because they promise us that we will always bear fruit.B. v. 9a These Things Guarantee Spiritual Discernment – Many people have absolutely no spiritual discernment. They are blind and easily lead astray, Eph. 4:14. But, when "these things" are active in our lives, we will be able to see the tricks, traps and temptations of the Devil. We will be able to see the needs of others and not be blinded by our own selfish interests. We won’t ever be blind and in spiritual darkness ever again. I don’t know about you, but whatever "these things" are, I want to know about them!C. v. 9b These Things Guarantee You Absolute Assurance Of Salvation - Many people are so over come with their doubts that are of no use to the Lord. Evidently, they lack "these things." Because, "these things" promise us that we can have assurance of salvation. They promise us that we can get to the place where we never doubt again! I tell you, "these things" must really be something!D. v. 10 These Things Guarantee That You Will Never Fall Again – This verse says plainly that "these things", if practiced in our lives, will ever keep us from falling. How many have fallen as a Christian? Every single one of us has fallen from time to time. But, "these things" promise us a fall free life.
II. v. 5-7 THE STEPSA. v. 5 Virtue – ("Moral uprightness"; "Holiness") This word literally means "Excellent living." In one word, God is telling you and me that if we will live by the Bible and live morally pure lives, then He will guarantee those 4 invaluable gifts we talked about earlier.B. v. 5 Knowledge – (Literally "an understanding of the truth and how to live it out.") This word is telling us that we can have all those things we discovered by having a sound knowledge of the doctrines of Christianity and by applying them to our lives and living them out.1. We are to get into the Word – 2 Tim. 2:15.2. We are to let the Word get into us – Jer. 15:16; 1 Pet. 2:2)C. v. 6 Temperance – This word means "self-control." It implies that I do not do as I please, I control myself and do as the Lord pleases!(Ill. This is one of the fruit of the Spirit Gal. 5:23.)1. Our Tongues – (Gossip and telling another person off) Some people are doubting their salvation, being unfruitful, falling into sin, and have no spiritual discernment because they cannot control their tongues!2. Our Tempers – (Flying off the handle, getting mad and getting even.) Some people lack the blessings because they cannot control their temper. Temper can get you into big trouble! (Eph. 4:26) (Never think that holding a grudge, or trying to get even will help you. When you do these things, you have assumed the place of God – Rom. 12:19)3. Our Temptations – Ill. Everyone is tempted – 1 Cor. 10:13. However, not everyone falls into sin! The difference is self-control!Many people are experiencing a lack of those four great blessings simply because they have no self-control!D. v. 6 Patience – (Endurance) The patient person is the one not swerved from his devotion to God even by the greatest of trials. Many are suffering from the loss of the four great blessings just because they allow the slightest little wind to blow them off course. The patient person is one who has endurance.E. v. 6 Godliness – This word literally means, "Walking in view of His greatness." It has reference to the person who has every action and attitude yielded to the fear of the Lord. This person spends his life in a state of "God-like-ness." He spends his days serving God and serving men.F. v. 7 Brotherly Kindness – (filadelfia – Literally, just plain old brotherly love.) If Christians would practice the second Great Commandment, Matt. 22:39, then they would experience those four great blessings that we all want so badly.G. v. 7 Charity – (agaph – Love!) He is referring to that self-sacrificing, never-ending, all-encompassing love that Jesus exhibited when He came to the earth to die for sin.1. To always be fruitful.2. To always have spiritual discernment.3. To never doubt my salvation.4. To never fall as a Christian.
2 Peter 1:1-15Intro: Who among us tonight would like to be known as a failure in the Christian life? That’s a pretty stupid question isn’t it? After all, who wants to fail? The truth is, every one of us wants to be a successful Christian and we really want to bring glory and honor to God. Even today, we see it all around us. Some preacher will fall, or a good church member will get out of God’s will. It happens all the time and far too often.Peter gives us the secret to Godly living. We are going to see some steps that if taken, will ensure our success as Christians. As we go through these verses this evening, let’s notice these 7 Steps Toward Godly Living.
I. v. 8-11 THE SPOILS(Here is a list of what "these things", whatever they are, will produce in your life.)A. v. 8 "These Things" Guarantee Your Fruitfulness – If "these things" are found in your life, then you will never be barren, but you will always be a fruitful branch for God’s glory. This implies that you will be a witness and a soul winner for Jesus. Whatever "these things" are, they must be pretty great because they promise us that we will always bear fruit.B. v. 9a These Things Guarantee Spiritual Discernment – Many people have absolutely no spiritual discernment. They are blind and easily lead astray, Eph. 4:14. But, when "these things" are active in our lives, we will be able to see the tricks, traps and temptations of the Devil. We will be able to see the needs of others and not be blinded by our own selfish interests. We won’t ever be blind and in spiritual darkness ever again. I don’t know about you, but whatever "these things" are, I want to know about them!C. v. 9b These Things Guarantee You Absolute Assurance Of Salvation - Many people are so over come with their doubts that are of no use to the Lord. Evidently, they lack "these things." Because, "these things" promise us that we can have assurance of salvation. They promise us that we can get to the place where we never doubt again! I tell you, "these things" must really be something!D. v. 10 These Things Guarantee That You Will Never Fall Again – This verse says plainly that "these things", if practiced in our lives, will ever keep us from falling. How many have fallen as a Christian? Every single one of us has fallen from time to time. But, "these things" promise us a fall free life.
II. v. 5-7 THE STEPSA. v. 5 Virtue – ("Moral uprightness"; "Holiness") This word literally means "Excellent living." In one word, God is telling you and me that if we will live by the Bible and live morally pure lives, then He will guarantee those 4 invaluable gifts we talked about earlier.B. v. 5 Knowledge – (Literally "an understanding of the truth and how to live it out.") This word is telling us that we can have all those things we discovered by having a sound knowledge of the doctrines of Christianity and by applying them to our lives and living them out.1. We are to get into the Word – 2 Tim. 2:15.2. We are to let the Word get into us – Jer. 15:16; 1 Pet. 2:2)C. v. 6 Temperance – This word means "self-control." It implies that I do not do as I please, I control myself and do as the Lord pleases!(Ill. This is one of the fruit of the Spirit Gal. 5:23.)1. Our Tongues – (Gossip and telling another person off) Some people are doubting their salvation, being unfruitful, falling into sin, and have no spiritual discernment because they cannot control their tongues!2. Our Tempers – (Flying off the handle, getting mad and getting even.) Some people lack the blessings because they cannot control their temper. Temper can get you into big trouble! (Eph. 4:26) (Never think that holding a grudge, or trying to get even will help you. When you do these things, you have assumed the place of God – Rom. 12:19)3. Our Temptations – Ill. Everyone is tempted – 1 Cor. 10:13. However, not everyone falls into sin! The difference is self-control!Many people are experiencing a lack of those four great blessings simply because they have no self-control!D. v. 6 Patience – (Endurance) The patient person is the one not swerved from his devotion to God even by the greatest of trials. Many are suffering from the loss of the four great blessings just because they allow the slightest little wind to blow them off course. The patient person is one who has endurance.E. v. 6 Godliness – This word literally means, "Walking in view of His greatness." It has reference to the person who has every action and attitude yielded to the fear of the Lord. This person spends his life in a state of "God-like-ness." He spends his days serving God and serving men.F. v. 7 Brotherly Kindness – (filadelfia – Literally, just plain old brotherly love.) If Christians would practice the second Great Commandment, Matt. 22:39, then they would experience those four great blessings that we all want so badly.G. v. 7 Charity – (agaph – Love!) He is referring to that self-sacrificing, never-ending, all-encompassing love that Jesus exhibited when He came to the earth to die for sin.1. To always be fruitful.2. To always have spiritual discernment.3. To never doubt my salvation.4. To never fall as a Christian.
David’s Strength
I Samuel 30:6What's the first thing we do in time of trouble? Everybody has problems from time to time, but not everyone tries to solve their problems in the same way. What IS the best way? One person in the Bible who had more than his share of trouble was King David...o He was pursued by King Saulo He barely escaped several assassination attemptso He had to spend much time hiding in the wildernesso His entire family was kidnapped on one occasiono His friends turned against him and were ready to kill himo He suffered the shame of having committed adultery and murdero His son Amnon raped his daughter Tamaro His other son Absalom murdered Amnono Absalom led a revolt against his fathero Absalom himself was killed, much to David's griefDavid was certainly a man with many problems! Yet somehow, he survived them all and has come to be remembered as "a man after God's own heart." How was he able to do this?
I. WHAT DAVID DID IN TIMES OF TROUBLEA. THE CONTEXT OF 1 SAMUEL 30:1-61. At this time in his life, David was living in Ziklaga. Having fled from King Saulb. And was now aligned with the Philistines2. The Philistines were preparing to battle King Saul, and David and his men had gone to join with the Philistines3. But the Philistines did not fully trust David, so they sent him and his men back to ZiklagB. READING 1 SAMUEL 30:1-6, WE FIND...1. That the town of Ziklag had been attacked and burned by the Amalekites. V12. The women and children had been kidnapped, including those of his family. v2-53. Naturally David is distressed; but on top of this, the people are ready to kill him for not having been there when he was needed. v6C. BUT NOTICE CAREFULLY THE LAST PART OF VERSE SIX...1. What does David do when he has lost his family, and his own life is threatened?2. The Scriptures say, "But David encouraged himself in the LORD his God."3. This is what David did first in times of trouble...a. He encouraged or strengthened himself in the Lord his God!b. With the strength he received, he was then able to deal with whatever the problem was before him!
II. HOW DAVID STRENGTHENED HIMSELF IN THE LORD HIS GOD.A. IN TIMES OF TROUBLE, DAVID OFTEN COMPOSED PSALMS...1. While pursued by Saul, he wrote Ps. 59. cf. Ps 59:1-42. When imprisoned in Gath, he wrote Ps.56. cf. Ps 56:1-23. Fleeing from Absalom, he wrote Psalm 3. cf. Ps 3:1-24. Hiding in the wilderness of Judah, he wrote Psalm 63. Cf. Ps. 63:1-4B. From these psalms we can see how David encouraged or strengthened himself in the Lord.1. From Psalm 56, we learn that David would place his trust in God to help him. Cf Ps 56:3-4, 9-112. From Psalm 59, we learn that David was determined to continue praising God for His help. Cf Ps 59:16-173. From Psalm 63, we see that David overcame his problem of loneliness by...a. Seeking the Lord. Cf Ps 63:1-2b. Praising and praying. Cf Ps 63:3-5c. Meditating upon the Lord. Cf Ps 63:6-74. In each of these psalms, David is basically saying the same thing...a. In time of trouble, put your trust in the Lordb. Stay close to Him, through praising Him and praying to Himc. Do this, and you will be made strong as the Lord supports you! cf. Ps 63:8This was how David encouraged or strengthened himself in the Lord his God and was able to face and overcome his problems with the help the Lord gave him. How about us today? In times of trouble, do we follow David's example?
III. DEALING WITH OUR PROBLEMS TODAYA. WE FACE MANY PROBLEMS, EVEN AS CHRISTIANS...1. Some are related to family, or other matters of personal concern2. Some are related to jobs, and the issue of financial securityB. IN MANY CASES, WE TRY TO TACKLE OUR PROBLEMS ALONE...1. We leave God completely out of the picture2. Sometimes we even forsake Him entirely...a. By no longer praising Him and praying to Him dailyb. By neglecting the assembly in which we gather to edify one another and worship God3. The reasoning is often expressed this way:a. "Let me get my life straight, then I will be able to serve God and live for Him."b. But that is faulty reasoning!c. It is self-exalting and foolish.C. God wants us to put our trust in Him. Cf Jas. 4:8; 1 Pe 5:6-7(James 4:8) Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.(1 Pet 5:6-7) Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.a. The truth of the matter is this...1) It is NOT "God helps those who help themselves"2) But rather "God helps those who trust in the Lord with all their heart, and lean not on their own understanding"! - cf. Pro 3:5-6b. When we leave God out of the picture in solving problems...1) One thing is certain: God leaves us to deal with those problems on our own, and without His help!2) Another thing is possible: In an act of loving discipline, God might frustrate our efforts to solve our problems independent of His help (He certainly disciplined Israel that way!)So let us learn from one experienced in dealing with problems (David)...a. In times of trouble, look to the Lord for your strength! b. Trust in the Lord, and be steadfast in praising Him and praying to Him c. Don't forsake Him, nor forsake the assembly of the saints in which we draw near to HimLet what David said of himself be true of us as well:(Psa 63:8) My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.Remember that those who trust in God will find strength, deliverance, and true happiness!
I Samuel 30:6What's the first thing we do in time of trouble? Everybody has problems from time to time, but not everyone tries to solve their problems in the same way. What IS the best way? One person in the Bible who had more than his share of trouble was King David...o He was pursued by King Saulo He barely escaped several assassination attemptso He had to spend much time hiding in the wildernesso His entire family was kidnapped on one occasiono His friends turned against him and were ready to kill himo He suffered the shame of having committed adultery and murdero His son Amnon raped his daughter Tamaro His other son Absalom murdered Amnono Absalom led a revolt against his fathero Absalom himself was killed, much to David's griefDavid was certainly a man with many problems! Yet somehow, he survived them all and has come to be remembered as "a man after God's own heart." How was he able to do this?
I. WHAT DAVID DID IN TIMES OF TROUBLEA. THE CONTEXT OF 1 SAMUEL 30:1-61. At this time in his life, David was living in Ziklaga. Having fled from King Saulb. And was now aligned with the Philistines2. The Philistines were preparing to battle King Saul, and David and his men had gone to join with the Philistines3. But the Philistines did not fully trust David, so they sent him and his men back to ZiklagB. READING 1 SAMUEL 30:1-6, WE FIND...1. That the town of Ziklag had been attacked and burned by the Amalekites. V12. The women and children had been kidnapped, including those of his family. v2-53. Naturally David is distressed; but on top of this, the people are ready to kill him for not having been there when he was needed. v6C. BUT NOTICE CAREFULLY THE LAST PART OF VERSE SIX...1. What does David do when he has lost his family, and his own life is threatened?2. The Scriptures say, "But David encouraged himself in the LORD his God."3. This is what David did first in times of trouble...a. He encouraged or strengthened himself in the Lord his God!b. With the strength he received, he was then able to deal with whatever the problem was before him!
II. HOW DAVID STRENGTHENED HIMSELF IN THE LORD HIS GOD.A. IN TIMES OF TROUBLE, DAVID OFTEN COMPOSED PSALMS...1. While pursued by Saul, he wrote Ps. 59. cf. Ps 59:1-42. When imprisoned in Gath, he wrote Ps.56. cf. Ps 56:1-23. Fleeing from Absalom, he wrote Psalm 3. cf. Ps 3:1-24. Hiding in the wilderness of Judah, he wrote Psalm 63. Cf. Ps. 63:1-4B. From these psalms we can see how David encouraged or strengthened himself in the Lord.1. From Psalm 56, we learn that David would place his trust in God to help him. Cf Ps 56:3-4, 9-112. From Psalm 59, we learn that David was determined to continue praising God for His help. Cf Ps 59:16-173. From Psalm 63, we see that David overcame his problem of loneliness by...a. Seeking the Lord. Cf Ps 63:1-2b. Praising and praying. Cf Ps 63:3-5c. Meditating upon the Lord. Cf Ps 63:6-74. In each of these psalms, David is basically saying the same thing...a. In time of trouble, put your trust in the Lordb. Stay close to Him, through praising Him and praying to Himc. Do this, and you will be made strong as the Lord supports you! cf. Ps 63:8This was how David encouraged or strengthened himself in the Lord his God and was able to face and overcome his problems with the help the Lord gave him. How about us today? In times of trouble, do we follow David's example?
III. DEALING WITH OUR PROBLEMS TODAYA. WE FACE MANY PROBLEMS, EVEN AS CHRISTIANS...1. Some are related to family, or other matters of personal concern2. Some are related to jobs, and the issue of financial securityB. IN MANY CASES, WE TRY TO TACKLE OUR PROBLEMS ALONE...1. We leave God completely out of the picture2. Sometimes we even forsake Him entirely...a. By no longer praising Him and praying to Him dailyb. By neglecting the assembly in which we gather to edify one another and worship God3. The reasoning is often expressed this way:a. "Let me get my life straight, then I will be able to serve God and live for Him."b. But that is faulty reasoning!c. It is self-exalting and foolish.C. God wants us to put our trust in Him. Cf Jas. 4:8; 1 Pe 5:6-7(James 4:8) Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.(1 Pet 5:6-7) Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.a. The truth of the matter is this...1) It is NOT "God helps those who help themselves"2) But rather "God helps those who trust in the Lord with all their heart, and lean not on their own understanding"! - cf. Pro 3:5-6b. When we leave God out of the picture in solving problems...1) One thing is certain: God leaves us to deal with those problems on our own, and without His help!2) Another thing is possible: In an act of loving discipline, God might frustrate our efforts to solve our problems independent of His help (He certainly disciplined Israel that way!)So let us learn from one experienced in dealing with problems (David)...a. In times of trouble, look to the Lord for your strength! b. Trust in the Lord, and be steadfast in praising Him and praying to Him c. Don't forsake Him, nor forsake the assembly of the saints in which we draw near to HimLet what David said of himself be true of us as well:(Psa 63:8) My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.Remember that those who trust in God will find strength, deliverance, and true happiness!
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