Archive for the ‘God’s Gift of Life’ Category

Who You are in Christ!

April 11, 2009

Dr. John Barnett Teaching about regeneration. (Being Born Again) – LifeIsHere.org

John 1:12- 13

But to all who believe Jesus and accept Him, God gave the right to become children of God.  They are reborn!  This is not a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan – this rebirth comes from God.  

Romans 8:2, 9

For the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you through Christ Jesus from the power of sin that leads to death. . .  But you are not controlled by your sinful nature.  You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you.  (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them are not Christians at all.)

Jeroboam: Worship of Convenience

April 1, 2009

This video lesson was shot on location in Dan Nature Park in Israel.

God’s prescribed manner of worship was inconvenient. Today the character of worship in America is convenience. If I can’t find a parking space right in front of the church, I’ll probably go someplace else. That’s not God’s way of worship. Jeroboam lowered God’s standards. He directly disobeyed the rules God had set down for worship. There was a Biblical illiteracy in Israel just as there is today in America. Christ was God’s perfect sacrifice. God’s worship is centered on Jesus and his payment for our sins. God no longer sees our sins–only Christ’s sacrifice.

Hebrews 9:11-15, 23-28; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Kings 12

Dr. John Barnett
Discover The Book Ministries
http://www.discoverthebook.org

 

 

Something Beautiful ~

February 6, 2009

What are you Waiting For? ~ Live For Today ~ Love Without Limits

February 1, 2009

SONGS BY NATALIE GRANT

Remembering My Mother And My Brother

January 27, 2009

Psalm 30:12
“To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.”

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My Tribute – To God Be The Glory

How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me?
Things so undeserved, yet You gave to prove your love for me.
The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude.
All that I am and ever hope to be I owe it all to thee.

To God be the glory, to God be the glory,
To God be the glory, for the things He has done.
With His blood He has saved me
With His power He has raised me
To God be the glory, for the things He has done.

Just let me live my life and let it be pleasing Lord to thee
And should I gain any praise let it go to Calvary.
With His blood He has saved me,
With His power He has raised me
To God be the glory for the things He has done.

To God be the glory, to God be the glory,
To God be the glory, for the things He has done.
With His blood He has saved me
With His power He has raised me
To God be the glory, for the things He has done.

 

I’VE JUST SEEN JESUS

We knew He was dead
It is finished, He said
We had watched as His life ebbed away
Then we all stood around
Till the guards took Him down
Joseph begged for His body that day
It was late afternoon
When we got to the tomb
Wrapped his body and sealed up the grave
So I know how you feel
His death was so real
But please listen and hear what I say
I’ve just seen Jesus
I tell you He’s alive
I’ve just seen Jesus
Our precious Lord alive
And I knew, He really saw me too
As if till now, I’d never lived
All that I’d done before
Won’t matter anymore
I’ve just seen Jesus

And I’ll never be the same again
It was His voice she first heard
Those kind gentle words
Asking what was her reason for tears
And I sobbed in despair
My Lord is not there
He said, Child! It is I, I am here!
I’ve just seen Jesus
I tell you He’s alive
I’ve just seen Jesus
Our precious Lord alive
And I knew, He really saw me too
As if till now, I’d never lived
All that I’d done before
Won’t matter anymore
I’ve just seen Jesus
I’ve just seen Jesus
I’ve just seen Jesus
All that I’d done before
Won’t matter anymore
I’ve just seen Jesus
And I’ll never be the same again
I’ve just seen Jesus!

 

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(Ida Eilene) Elaine Merrihew: June 29, 1914 to February 24,  2002

 

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(Alden Leal) Denny Merrihew: October 17, 1949 to May 02, 2007

 

My Heavenly Father;                                                                          

Thank You for the lives of my mother and my brother.  Thank You for what they’ve added to my life.  Thank You for using the witness of my life to  point them both to You. Thank You for allowing me to be able to help them when they needed help, as well as to be there for them when they passed from this life to eternity with You. 

Thank You, Heavenly Father for Your help and strength through those times that were very difficult, when there was no where else to turn, but to You. You have been faithful! Thank You, Heavenly Father, that my mother and brother are in Your presence now, together in Heaven with Jesus. 

There is no greater joy than knowing Jesus and the life He gives; thank You that they both know this now, being face to face with Him and worshipping with all the saints around Your throne. 

This is a day of memorial and thanksgiving to You for their lives. Through Your mighty hand of love and through Your great power, life begins and ends.  An eternity in Heaven is a glorious place to be!

 

“To God Be The Glory,” and “I’ve Just Seen Jesus,” are songs that symbolize how great it is to be with Jesus in Heaven! 

You gifted my mother to sing so beautifully, and now she’s able to sing to You alone in Your presence. Heavenly Father, You are so good! Praise Your holy name, Lord Jesus –

In Your precious Name i give thanks and pray!  Amen. ~   

The Hard Truth About Abortion (This will Sicken You) – 36th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade

January 22, 2009

Fetal Development – The Beauty of God’s Creation – Human life begins in the Womb – Psalm 139:13-16Subtitled: Eduardo Verastegui’s Dura Realidad (Hard Truth) Eduardo Verastegui’s ‘Hard Truth’ Movie – Don’t Hide From the TruthCaution:  This video contains graphic images from the holocaust of precious lives of infants after an abortion. Some are fully formed and you can see the trama in their faces as they were murdered, disected alive in the womb.  God sees and He hears their cries.  These are children, people with a soul, a heart and a brain. 

What’s  happened to our culture that allows such murder under the guise of personal freedom?  Let’s not remain quiet about this terrible injustice and offense against God and all humanity! This is not freedom!  Even animals have the God-given instinct to protect their young.  Aren’t we better than animals?