Blessed are the Merciful

Matt 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy

I think we can all say that we want to be judged mercifully and that we want a large measure of grace to be used. The wonderful thing is God has already judged us with His mercy at the cross. If we were give so much mercy at the cross by God, then how much more should we give mercy to others.

Itching Ears make Customers not Servants (2 minute)

Our church services should be a time when we are coming together to serve in our churches as much as to simply hear the word, but when you feel that you did not get fed God’s word on Sunday morning, maybe you don’t have a balanced diet of God’s word during the week. Here is how Jesus put it:

[Mat 4:4 NIV] 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

Satan is good at Scratching your Itch!

Itching Ears are Easily Deceived (2 minute)

The problem is sometimes we may not be hearing what we want from God or possibly we are going through what seems to be a season of silence from God, so our ears itch and we go seeking God in others. The issue is that the New Testament cautions against deception and here is what Jesus said in Mat 24:11:

[Mat 24:11 NIV] 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.

Itching Ears Love Gossip (2 minute)

[Pro 16:28 NIV] 28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

We know we shouldn’t be gossiping about others, but it can be tough sometimes not to listen to the latest juicy news about someone.

Teacher vs Preacher??

[Eph 4:11 NIV] 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, 

It is interesting that we see the role of teaching singled out from the role of a Pastor. Pastor’s do need to develop their skills as a teacher, but in many cases a teacher does not necessarily mean you are a pastor.

Pastors take on the broader role of leading a church or group of believers, which requires a special gifting in many areas....

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Hunger and Thirst Part 2

Matt 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 

One of the more common causes for people not growing deeper in their relationship with God. Is their lack of appetite and dedication for reading the bible. Our spirit man needs to be fed God’s word in order to grow and mature. The kind of food the spirit requires is the word of God and direct communion with God. 

You Might have Itching Ears if... Part 2 (2 minutes)

2Ti 4:3 NIV - For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.

You may have itching ears if constantly Moving from one pet doctrine or biblical principle to other and thinking everyone who is not following that aspect is deceived by the devil.