A Call To Fatherhood

A Call To Fatherhood

by Pastor Roy Esposito

1 Cor 4:15-16
 
“instructors”  — Boy-leaders  — those who lead children to school — a baby sitter
 
Jn 10;11-14
 
vs 12 —  ” The hireling is not the one who owns the sheep — He’s just doing a job.
             ” The shepherd has an investment in the sheep.  — They’re his and are his life.
 
1Cor 4:6-21 (Passion)
 
“Hidden violence has inculcated our corporate unconscious, showing itself in the many ways we disrespect one another.”  — PR
 
2 Cor 10:3-7
Gal 5:19-21 — works of the flesh
Gal 5:22-23 — Fruit of the Spirit
 
“The enemy of our souls will use the unchecked works of the flesh as bricks to fortify a stronghold in us”
 
Passion — “Citadels of augmentations”  — which launch out arrogant attitudes that raise themselves up in defiance of the true knowledge of the true nature of God.
 
Eph 6:14-16  — The Armor of God:    Truth – Righteousness – Faith – salvation – The Word – Prayer
 
Mark 10:15
Matt 11:12
 
John Cassion  — centering prayer  — “AWARENESS” of our inner self and the workings of our enemy.
 
Lk 15:11-32  — Prodigal Son — We are both at different times.   Both “need to get”.
 
Younger  —  Lust – Greed – Frivolity
Elder  —    Resentment – Anger – Jealousy – Indignant
 
Obedience –only requires blind action. Encourages unconsciousness
 
Submission  — Takes making conscious decisions.
 
“Fatherhood has no gender !”
 
Lk 6:36   “Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate.”
 
Mark 11:15  — ” Assuredly, I say to you whosoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
 
Phil 3:13-14  — press toward the goal.
 
“Steps and Stages’ — transitions us from one realm to the next.
 
Celts — “Thin Time”  — the time between moments
 
Graham Cooke –-“There is a rhythm to life and a cadence to walking with God. “
 
1Tim 1:18 (Passion ) Power words : Entrusted with Responsibility
                                                    Prophesies spoken
                                                    Process  of Fulfillment
                                                   WEAPONS in spiritual warfare by FAITH and a CLEAR CONSCIOUS

Yellow Highlight Foundational Scriptures – By Steven Esposito

Yellow Highlight Foundational Scriptures

by Steven Esposito

JERIMIAH 33:3

JERIMIAH 29:11

DEUTERONOMY 30:19-20

ROMANS 12:2

EPHESIANS 5:26

YELLOW HIGHIGHTED SCRIPTURES

PSALM 1: 1- 4

PROVERBS 1:17

1 PETER 5:5-6

ROMANS 8:31

ROMANS 8:35

EPHESIANS 3:19

ROMANS 8:37-39

DIVINE DISPLACEMENT AND REPLACEMENT

ISAIAH 65:17

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

2 CORINTHIANS 5:13-15

1 PETER 1: 23

HEBREWS 4:12

ROMANS 15:13

JOHN 1: 14

Who Is Jesus? The Author and Finisher of Our Faith

Who Is Jesus? The Author and Finisher of Our Faith

by Pastor Marie Esposito

 

“The Son is the dazzling radiance of god’s splendor, the exact expression of God’s true nature-His mirror image. He holds the universe together and expands it by the mighty power of His spoken words. He accomplished for us the complete cleansing of sings, and then took his seat on the highest throne at the right hand of the Majestic One.”
Hebrews 1:3
He is the Author and the Completer of our faith. -Hebrews 12:2
Faith-complete trust and confidence in something or SOMEONE. Strong. Believe.
Faith is a substance…Faith comes by hearing…
Colossians 2:15 – He is the complete fullness of deity living in human form.  He is the Divine Portrait, the true likeness of the invisible God, and the firstborn of all creation And our completeness is now found in Him.  We are completely filled with God as Christ’s fullness overflows within us. He is the head of every kingdom and authority in the universe~ Through our union with Him we have experienced circumcision of heart. All of the guilt and power of sin has been cut away and is now extinct because of what Christ, the Anointed One, has accomplished for us.
WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THIS JESUS?
WORSHIP HIM.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Colossians 2:10-13
It is finished! – John 19:30
Psalm 52:9
Revelation 21:6,7
He that overcomes shall inherit all things; and I will be His God, and he shall be My Son.
Ephessians 1:14-16
We can walk in His powerful IDENTITY in us
and become His DESIGN for us.
Our identity in Him and with all that His blood sacrifice won on the Cross is our DESTINY.
He is the AUTHOR AND THE FINISHER OF HIS OWN DESTINY IN US.
Psalm 138:8
Romans 8:31
Romans 8:37
Mark 16:19-20
IT IS FINISHED.
Hebrews 13:20

Of God’s Good Intention

Of God’s Good Intention

 

Rom 8:28
 
God’s purpose  — His “intention”
 
“Working together  —” — A Collaboration; a practical harmony between our circumstances and our faith.
 
Heb 11:6 (Passion)  – God rewards those who seek Him with passion!
 
” The combination of our love for God and our faith in Him act as a catalyst to release His grace.”
 
 “Grace is the divine element that empowers transformation.”
 
Matt 8:26  –“Little faith –”   —  Literal —“Without confidence” or immature faith
 
Faith is matured only in the context of resistance !!   — PR
 
Jer 32:38-42 (NKJV)
 
Deut. 6:4  — Shema Yisrael  — The Lord of “Oneness”
 
Jn 17: 11,13, 20-24, 26
 
Revealed — (Grk —Onoma)  — all that His name implies
 
1Cor 15:45  — Transcendent Man — ”  —a life giving spirit.”  – to germinate life    
 
Offence — an affront, transgression or act of assault
 
Dualism — “Un-Oneness”
 
1Cor 12;14, Eph 4:1-4  — The Body of Christ
 
1Cor 12:24-27 (Passion)  
 
2Cor 6:16 — (quotes Ezk 37:26-27)  — We are the Temple of God
Rev 21:3-4 (Passion)
 
Glowing aura of the Glory of God
 
12 Pearl Gates   —  God’s truth.
 
Pearl — formed in a living organism when an irritants enters soft tissue
 
12 Foundations
 
Emerald  — essence of a flourishing life of integrity and prosperity
 
Amethyst –(Purple)  Royal Priesthood
 
Ruby — Wisdom.  Costly glories won by the shed blood of Christ
 
Sapphire (Blue)  Natural excellence and beauty
 
Topaz – Advanced and improved vision and stability
Golden Streets clear as glass — The transparency with which the city will be traversed
 
Rev 21:5
Rev 21:22-27

The Celebration of Pentecost “Wisdom Sunday”

The Celebration of Pentecost “Wisdom Sunday

Pentecost —  Israel — “Feast of Harvest”–   Shavout
 
Christians — Birthday of the church of Jesus Christ
 
Whitsunday (Old English)  — WhitSunday or Wisdom Sunday
Traditionally, the Holy Spirit is known as  “The Wisdom of God”
 
Acts 1:4-5 (Passion Bible)
Acts 2:1-12 (Passion Bible)
 
Filled — Pleroo —  To be made full; An inward filling
Pletho —  To be furnished with or be equipped;  An outward filling  — anointing for ministry
 
2 Corinthians 6:16  — temples of the Holy Spirit
Romans 8:28 (Passion)
 
“All things work in a synergistic collaboration to bring about good for those who love God, put their faith in Him, and respond to the call to the journey which leads to fulfilling His intentions for them.”
 
God’s Intention  — Deuteronomy  6:4  — Shema Yisrael   —  “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is ONE”
 
John 17:21 — Jesus : That we’d be ONE.
 
1 Corinthians 13:8 —  Love never fails !
 
Hebrews 4:13, Luke 8:17 — Nothing id hidden from God
 
Natural Wisdom — Knowing how to apply knowledge.
 
Wisdom of God  — Assumes all knowledge.
It is the application of ZOE — the principal of life  —  by the PHOS  — the self-generated, unchanging Light of God, empowered by AGAPE —  Love that has no boundaries, limits or qualifiers  — the Substance of God.
 
Genesis 50:20

Gentleness

Gentleness

by Pastor Marie Esposito

Gentleness is the entryway into His Peaceful Presence. His gentleness opens our hearts to self control, as we rest in Him, and leads us to surrender and soft heartedness so that we can be transformed
What is it?  How is it connected to our walk?
Gentleness- praotes- a disposition that is: even tempered, tranquil, balanced in spirit, unpretentious. and that has the passions under control
Meekness- power and strength under control. A person who possesses this quality pardons injuries, corrects faults and rules his own spirit well.
 the essence of fully controlled power of His Presence, with an ability to move and operate within the confines of His Kingdom with authority, power and FULL RELIANCE ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
Power- kratos- dominion, strength, manifested power. exerted strength, power shown effectively in a reigning authority, His kingdom authority, dominion and majesty
GENTLENESS IS FROM GOD.
HE is gentle.
Psalm 18:35
Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
I Timothy 6:12
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality. Hebrew 11:1
Exercise your faith.
REST is the key to winning the fight. we rest in what we believe.
Rest creates a relational cycle. – G. Cooke
Galatians 5:22-23  fruit of the Spirit
Matthew 11:28-20
Romans 8:2-6
Colossians 3:2
I Timothy 1:5

LOVE HAS A NAME.

BUILD A TREASURY THAT WILL LAST.

BUILD A LIFE IN GOD.

GOD’S NATURE AND HIS TRUE RICHES:
Righteousness
Godliness
Faith
Love
Patience
GENTLENESS
I Timothy 6:6
Philippians 4:11-15
I Timothy 6:6-7
I CAN REST IN HIS CARE KNOWING THAT I AM LIVING IN GOD’S PROVISION.
I Corinthians 13:4-5
Psalm 18:35
I Peter 5:6
Matthew 5:3
Matthew 5:5
Psalm 37:11
Matthew 5:3
Matthew 5:8
Psalm 17:15
Isaiah 57:15

WHEN WE STAY IN COMMUNION WITH THE GENTLE ONE WE LIVE IN CONTINUOUS REVIVAL.  HIS GENTLENESS WILL MAKE US GREAT.

The Door of Worship

The Door of Worship

by Pastor Roy Esposito

John 10:7,9  — “The Door” of the sheep.
Door —  The point of access and transition.
 
Revelation 21: 2-7 – no tears, death, pain etc
Revelation 13:14 — The Door  —   “Putting on Christ.”
 “–making no provision for the flesh –” —  putting off the old nature in order to put on the new.
 
Ephesians 4:22-24 (AMP)
 
The “New Man” — is our True identity :  Only attainable through the Presence of the Lord in relationship with us.
 
Ephesians 5: 25-27
Revelation 19:7-8 (NLT)   “The Bride has made herself ready.”  — He doesn’t do it for us — He does it with us !
 
Common — the opposite of Holy.  God is not “one of the boys”
 
“He’s descended into this realm so that we might ascend to His through relationship with Him  — on His terms.” — PR
 
“The Water of the Word” — The River of Life
 
Revelation 12:2 — “transformed by the renewing of our minds.”
Ephessians 4:23 — renewed in the “spirit of our minds.”
 
1 Corinthians 15:22,45 — “Spirit-Man”
 
Revelation 1:10-19 (Passion Bible)  — Transformed into true worshipers
 
True Worship — is the result of the soul’s response to the epiphany of God’s saving grace and work in human history.
 
True Worship  — the state of a heart that’s been transformed
True Worship — the evidence of a transformed life.
 
The “voice” of God is amplified through the hearts of those who love Him. 
 
1 John 4:19 — He loved us first.
1 John 4:13
John 4:23
 
Truth –(GRK) — veracity  — a commitment to truth; and an adherence to  that commitment with accuracy, dependability and propriety (ethics)
Hebrews 11:1
Matthew 19:28 — a promise to reign with Him
 
To reign with Him — to actively participate in the ordering of creation with Him