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RCF Year 22 – “Out Of Little, I Will Make Much”

RCF Year 22 – “Out Of Little, I Will Make Much”

by Pastor Roy Esposito

 

Hebrews 12:11-28

Ephesians 3: 3-5

Luke 5:1-8

Genesis 1:4

Mark 6:30-44 

Rest – a cessation from toil; an intermission from the toil your way of life causes.

Hebrews 12:11 

Trained – to make proficient by specialized instruction and practice

The Peaceable Fruit of Righteousness – The result of one’s relationship with God becoming mature.

“Moved with compassion—” – Tender mercies, affection, compassion and sympathy flowing from the “GUT.”

Hebrews 13:20-21

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A Word For 2018: “Shake It Off!”

A Word For 2018: “Shake It Off!”

by Pastor Roy Esposito

 

Scriptural Restoration – is always about multiplication and increase – Exodus 22:1, Job 42:10-12, Mark 10:30 

Jeremiah 1:16, 32:29-36 – works of man destroyed

Hebrews 12:12-13

Repeat – “Lord, please lead me by Your spirit.  Make straight paths for my feet that I may be healed.”

Matthew 24:12 – “Cold love” – An Oxymoron 

John 17: 21-24 – God’s design, “To be ONE”

John 13:35 – Love, identifies His disciples

Hebrews 12:5-6, 11

Chasten – to restrain, moderate refine or purify

Hebrews 12:18-28

Isaiah 24:19-20

Luke 21:11; Matthew 24:8; Mark 13:8 – “Birth Pangs”

1 Chronicles 12:32 – Sons of Issachar

Ephesians 3:9-10

“Fellowship of the mysteries” – Dispensers

“Manifold Wisdom” – Wisdom of variegated shades, tints and hues.  Multi-leveled and colorful

Eklesia – “The called ones” – Those who CHOSE to be CHOSEN!

Hebrews 12: 28-29(MSG)

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Christ Our Peace: A Gift For Christmas 2017

Christ Our Peace: A Gift For Christmas 2017

by Pastor Roy Esposito

(We apologize for the brief gap.  There was a power surge that interrupted power!)

Ephesians 2:14-16
Romans 7:23
Romans 8:5-7
 
Jesus is our peace; the One who restores balance and neutralizes the conflict of soul/spirit that rages within us.
 
 Jesus as “our Peace” does not mean He provides a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard times.
 It means to be able to be in the midst of these things and still be calm in your heart.
 
Colossians 2:14 —  The record of offences erased at the Cross
 
Romans 5:1 — Justified by faith we have peace.
 
Ephesians 5:14 — Awaken and pay attention !!!
 
Luke 5:1-8   — “Two boats”
Matthew 2:1-2
Jeremiah 29:13 — “And you will seek Me and  find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”
 
Matthew 2:11
 
Frankincense —  intercession
Myrrh —  healing and anointing of the dead
Gold  —  sovereignty 
 
 

        “The Christmas Spirit / The Spirit of Christmas” — His first name is “HOLY”

 
Luke 1:41 —   Elizabeth
Luke 1:67-68  — Zacharias
Luke 2:13-14  — Angels
Luke 2:20   — Shepherds
Luke 2:25   — Simeon
Luke 1 :46-50  The “Magnificat” of Mary
                    Focus of True Worship
 
1.  On the unchanging nature and work of God
2.  The unchanging Presence of Christ
 
Luke 2:10-11
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Joy

Joy

by Pastor Marie Esposito

Romans 15:13 – I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with JOY, and peace, because you trust in Him; BELIEVING [through the experience of your faith] Then you will overflow, [abound, bubble over] with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

JOY IS A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT’S PRESENCE. Galatians 5:22 an indication that He is present.

 

Hebrews 12:1,2 – Fix your eyes on Jesus, looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher, the Pioneer of the Founder and Perfecter, the Source, the Originator of the faith, the CHAMPION WHO INITIATES AND PERFECTS OUR FAITH…THE SOURCE OF ALL JOY!

 

Hebrews 12:1-2 (AMP)

I Peter 1:8.9

Proverb 15:13

John 17:12-13

 

Mother Theresa quotes:

When your heart is burning with love for God, you will be filled with joy.

Joy comes from belonging to God, living with Him, and being His own.

Joy is infectious.

 

Joy is the very essence of God’s Character I Chronicles 16:27

Psalm 26:7

Psalm 1:1-3

2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Psalm 30

 

Proverb 15:13 – A joyful heart makes a cheerful face

A happy heart makes the face cheerful

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance

A glad heart makes a happy face

A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face.

 

Pray Romans 15:13

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“The Way” – 2nd Sunday of Advent

“The Way” – 2nd Sunday of Advent

by Pastor Roy Esposito

John 14:1-1

“What you believe is what you’ll become.”
“Ideals form idols. Idols are worshiped.”

John 8:31-32 – “The Truth will make for freedom.” – Truth creates freedom!!

To walk in The Way of Jesus is to walk in the same manner of Spirit He did.

Ephesians 1:3
Ephesians 1:17-18(AMP)

“Reality begins and ends in God. You exist because God believed you would!”
Hebrews 11:3

Frame – A skeletal structure designed to give shape.

Know – (Ginosko) – to come to know:
a. Inception
b.) progress
c.) Attainment

Isaiah 28:10
Revelation 12:11
Psalm 141: 3-4

1. See yourself as God sees you in His heart.
2. Agree with that vision
3. Allow God to plant the seed of His love in your heart
4. Say NO! to neg. circumstances
5. Allow God’s word to re-frame your reality.

Philippians 1:6(AMP)
Zechariah 10:1(NLT)
Job 14:7-9

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Hope

Hope

by Pastor Marie Esposito

 

 

“Hope is not a disappointing fantasy, because we can now experience the endless love of God cascading in our hearts through the HOLY SPIRIT Who lives in us”
-Romans 5:5 Passion Bible

Advent- First Week

We have a Living Hope -1 Peter 1:3
 
HOPE IS A ROCK SOLID EXPECTATION THAT GOD WILL INTERVENE WITH POWER ON OUR BEHALF.
Colossians 1:27
Romans 15:12-13
Titus 3:4-7
 
“May the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope”
-Romans 15:13.
 
Proverbs 13:12
Romans 15:13
Hebrews 11:1
Romans 5:1-5
Romans 5:1-6
Lamentations 3:21-24
Hebrews 6:19
Romans 15:4
 

GOD IS NOT DONE

 

Jeremiah 29:11

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Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving

by Pastor Roy Esposito

 

  • Romans 10:17
  • Psalm 78:82b
  • Psalm 78: 17-19, 2

 

“His Salvation” – To separate them from their lusts.

 

  • Psalm 78:29

 

Israel’s Decent into Darkness and Death

 

  1. Didn’t honor God – Refused His provision
  2. Complained and were ungrateful –
  3. “Futile lives”: Confused thinking and perverted logic.
  4. Idolatrous presumption – PRIDE

 

  • Romans 1:18-32

 

  • Psalm 142:2-3

 

“Every word spoken in complaint as un-thankfulness is a spark lit by hell sent to feed upon and consume our joy and hope.” – Frances Frangipane

 

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

 

“Being thankful for God’s provision will help us to enjoy it.”

“True Life” is about what we enjoy not what we amass.” – PR

 

  • Psalm 116:17 – “The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving” – Todah

 

  • Psalm 50:1-2, 5,14-15
  • Psalm 50:23 (AMP)
  • Exodus 20:12
  • Ephesians 6:2
  • Malachi 4:6

 

Steps to Thankfulness

 

  1. Honesty
  2. Confession
  3. Acceptance
  4. Compassion
  5. Forgiveness
  6. Thanksgiving

 

  • Philippians 4:11,13
  • Isaiah 56:5
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Coming Out of Egypt

Coming Out of Egypt

by Pastor Roy Esposito

  • Romans 14:17
  • John 14;17
  • John 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:16
  • John 8:32
  • Romans 8:14
  • Romans 8:29
  • 2 Peter 2:7-8
  • Philippians 3:10

The Power of His Resurrection – The ability to give new life to a dead or dying thing.

  • John 15:26
  • John 17:26

Conform – to give the same shape, outline or contour to a person or object.

  • Romans 8:29

Salvation – Is instant. – Romans 10:9

Justification – Comes through faith. – Romans 5:1

Conformity – Submission to a process. – Romans 13:14 – “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ.”

  • Judges 6:34(AMP)

 

  • Hebrews 12:5-6
  • Hebrews 12:3
  • 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 (NLT)
  • Hosea 2:14-15 (AMP)

Egypt (Heb. – mitzraim) – A narrow slot canyon between two high walls.

Prophetic meaning:  Any place where spirits and hopes are squeezed.

  • Colossians 2:11

Psalm 37:1-10 – To Come Out of Egypt:

  1. Don’t worry about what others are doing.
  2. Trust God and do good
  3. Feed on His faithfulness.
  4. Commit fully to His ways.
  5. Rest in Him.
  6. Be patient.
  7. Cease from anger
  8. Stop comparing yourself to those who don’t know any better.
  9. Do not fret. It only causes harm. (courtesy of Pastor Marie)
  • Philippians 3:12-14, 4:13 (NLT)
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Fall Forward

FALL FORWARD

by Pastor Marie Esposito

FALL FORWARD AND WORSHIP GOD.
THE GREAT I AM IS PRESENT
REST IN THE SHADOW OF HIS PALM
ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF HIS WINGS
HE IS PRESERVING A REMNANT
FALL FORWARD AND WORSHIP GOD.

Father says to us, in Isaiah 43: 1,13- “FEAR NOT, FOR I HAVE REDEEMED YOU, I HAVE CALLED YOU BY NAME, YOU ARE MINE.” 13 “INDEED BEFORE THE DAY WAS, I AM HE; AND THERE IS NO ONE WHO CAN DELIVER OUT OF MY HAND; I WORK, AND WHO WILL REVERSE IT?”

FALL FORWARD AND WORSHIP GOD.
HE IS OUR REFUGE.
HE IS OUR FORTRESS.
HE IS OUR SHIELD.
HE IS OUR COMFORTER.
HE IS OUR STRONG TOWER.
HE IS OUR STRENGTH.
HE IS OUR HEALER.
HE IS OUR PROVIDER.
HE IS OUR SAVIOR.
HE IS OUR COURAGE.
HE IS OUR RESTING PLACE.
HE IS OUR GUIDE.
HE IS OUR DESTINY.
HE IS OUR COUNSELOR.
HE IS OUR CONFIDENCE.
HE IS OUR PLACE OF SAFETY.
HE IS OUR CHAMPION.
HE IS THE LION OF JUDAH.
HE IS THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
HE IS OUR LOVING CHASTENER.
HE IS OUR DELIVERER.
HE IS OUR PEACE.
HE IS OUR GOD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH.
HE IS OUR MIRACLE WORKER.
HE IS OUR GOD WHO ANSWERS PRAYER.
HE IS OUR CONQUEROR.
HE IS OUR OVER COMER.
HE IS OUR VICTOR.
HE IS OUR LOADER OF DAILY BENEFITS.
HE IS OUR AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH.
HE IS OUR GOD OF FAVOR AND BLESSING.
He is OUR HOLY HELPER.
HE IS OMNISCIENT: OMNIPRESENT: OMNIPOTENT.
HE IS WORTHY OF ALL OUR PRAISE.
HE IS WORTHY OF ALL OUR WORSHIP.

FALL FORWARD AND WORSHIP JESUS.
FALL FORWARD AND WORSHIP GOD.
FALL FORWARD AND YIELD TO THE HOLY HELPER.

Hebrews 11:1
2 Peter 1:5-6

Holy Helper comes alongside us He is the Someone we need to champion our cause.
to become more than a conqueror requires godly assistance.
FALL FORWARD AND YIELD TO HOLY SPIRIT.
Romans 8:26-27
Romans 8:19-29
end of Romans 8
James 1

STRENGTHENER DOVE MIGHTY RUSHING WIND
ASCENDED SONS AND DAUGHTERS

2 Corinthians 4:7
FALL FORWARD

Holy Spirit makes intercession for us which means that He aggressively lashes our against our infirmity with a cudgel and smashes it on our behalf

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Making Waves

Making Waves

by Pastor Roy Esposito

  • John 6:63 — Jesus’ words are Spirit and life
  • Romans 14:17 — the Kingdom is IN the Holy Spirit
  • 2 Corinthians 3:17
  • Acts 3:3-7
  • Habakkuk 3:3-4
  • Matthew 10:11-13 (AMP)
  • Matthew 28:19-20
  • Acts 5:15-16 — “Your shadow will always release that which overshadows you.” — Bill Johnson

The Great Reformation — 500 Years ago

The Great Schism   —  500 Years prior

The Fall of the Great Roman Empire   — 500 years prior 

3 Constant Results

1. A more vital form of Christianity emerged.

2. The Faith becomes reconstituted into a purer, less ridged pattern of beliefs

3. The faith spreads dramatically and exponentially  — wider reaching and deeper in devotion

  • Luke 9:1

Power — The ability to perform effectively. The ability to merge with the flow of the Spirit.

Authority — The capacity to command, enforce and exact obedience over any resistance. 

“When you minister in power you flow with the wave already in motion.

When you minister in authority you start the wave !!”  — Bill Johnson

  • Ephesians 3;10-11
  • Romans 8:14