Month: November 2016

Bible Verse of The Day – 11-19-16

John 6:35(NKJV) 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.

How wonderful is our Savior, Jesus Christ! We are truly blessed to be His!

He has saved us from our sins and given us completeness and fulfillment through Him, in Him and by Him!

We don’t have to be worrying about this or that. We don’t have to try to figure things out that don’t make sense. We don’t have to waste time or energy on things that are out of our control. Even things that are in our control, we have Him to encourage us and let us know when we are doing the right things.

Life with Christ is the best life anyone could ever have.

He is our everything. Enjoy this day and give thanks to our Bread of LIFE, Jesus Christ, our best friend!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-18-16

Romans 5:15 (NKJV) 15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many.

We have all made mistakes. Probably more than we care to admit.

Some of those mistakes had far-reaching consequences. We might even still be dealing with the aftermath of some of those mistakes today. Sometimes this can last for months, or maybe even years.

And those mistakes can sometimes keep us in guilt, shame or regret for a very long time. But only if we hold onto them and allow them to hold onto us.

In life there is no rewind. We can’t go back and erase a single bad choice or mistake. But we can let God show us how to take care of the guilt, shame and regret and move on with our lives.

You see, God’s grace is available to us, to allow us to wipe our slate clean and move forward. His grace is free. We can’t buy it and we can’t earn it. That’s what makes it so incredibly awesome.

His grace, if we choose to accept it, leaves us blameless, spotless and 100% clean in His eyes. We just have to make the choice to accept His grace, leave our sins, our bad choices, our mistakes, our shame, our guilt and our regrets at His feet and move forward, with His grace and mercy leading us.

It may not always be easy to do, but He will guide us and help us through it if we will let Him.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-17-16

James 4:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Sin is when we know what is right and we continue to choose to do wrong.

I am reminded of what a man said to me one day. This was a man that lived a very worldly life and had a lot of experience in it. He grew up in a divorced home. His life as a child was chaotic and as a teenager he had made some big mistakes. He was into a lot of dark things. He could not ever bring himself to smile, he was hardened by his walk in life.

He said, “those that are not Christians still have that instinct in them that tells them when something is wrong. You can’t deny it. They know before they do it that it’s not right”.

Today this man has given His life to Christ. His life is quite the opposite than what it was. He has a beautiful wife and has been blessed with 2 precious children. He has a wonderful job and a small business on the side. He has given God priority. He made God the head of his life, the head of his family and their home. For that, he is a blessed man.

Sin; that thing that comes between us and God.

If we continue in what is sin, that says to God that we love it more than Him. We give it priority over everything.

If we do it out of weakness, then we need to get with God and repent. We need to try to do better and get help to get free from it.

John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

Sin likes to have a hold on people, but if we truly want to be free from it’s hold, we can resist it and do what is right.

Keep moving forward and gaining ground by resisting that which is wrong, that which we know is not good, and do the right thing.

James 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Make right decisions today. Give our life over to Him and let Him bless us and help us in our daily walk. Amen.

Dear God,

I am a man/woman that has made some terrible wrong decisions in my life. I do repent and want to do things right. I feel stuck because now my life reflects all the bad choices I made. I want to change. I really do. Please help me. I ask through your precious Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Our prayers are with you and we are here if you need us. Write or call.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-16-16

James 1:3 (NKJV) 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

Patience comes by first praying, asking, having faith and learning to wait; Having faith that the answer will come when and how God wants it to.

Waiting isn’t a bad thing. It’s not terrible. It is actually good for us! Waiting teaches us patience. It builds that muscle nice and strong.

You know how it feels when you build a muscle that hasn’t been worked in a while? Oh, it can hurt sometimes!

Well, waiting can feel the same way. However, just as that muscle hurts at first, it does start to feel better after time goes by and it gets stronger.

The same goes for waiting. It will get better and a little easier as time goes by and we learn to accept that it’s good for us, and we embrace it.

If we can’t wait for some things, how will we ever receive what God has for us? Or have we made up our minds that if it doesn’t come quickly enough, or in the time frame that we give it, we simply give up and move on to something else? Or do we just step in and take care of it ourselves?

Waiting teaches us patience, and how we wait is important as well.

Do we grumble and complain while waiting? We shouldn’t, even though it may feel good at times.

Are we sad and depressed, hanging our heads feeling sorry for ourselves? That’s not going to help or get God to move any quicker. Do we feel like nothing is going to make us happy until we get what we want, so others around us have to deal with our misery and bad attitude? It won’t work! If anything, it will prolong the wait.

While waiting, we should continue to do what we know to do. Not just in a ho hum way, simply going through the motions, but in a way that we are expecting and knowing that God is moving! We put everything into what we know to keep doing while we wait for God’s answer to come to pass.

We move with enthusiasm and excitement! We do it to the best of our ability, knowing that God is faithful no matter how long it takes.

This is called persevering; Pushing through and reaching that place where we will see His hand move on our behalf. Amen.

Romans 8:25 (NKJV) 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-15-16

James 1:6-8 (NKJV) 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

A double-minded man is someone that has faith sometimes and then others times has no faith at all.

A double-minded man is drawn in two opposite directions, thinking sometimes God will help him and other times He won’t, leaving this type of man to feel lonely and hopeless at times in his life.

Double minded people want to be able to see things and figure things out on their own. They only have faith when it makes sense to their heads. So when they can’t figure it out, they think it’s over and they are done. That’s not true faith.

Such a person is unstable in all his ways, not only in his prayer life, but in every part of his walk. His lack of consistency in faith will cause him to be confused and not know what steps to take at times.

How do we get past this? How do we become a sound-minded man?

We take all that we know, all that we learned over the years and throughout our lives, and we surrender it to God. We give Him a place in us to help take what we have learned and show us exactly the correct way of looking at it all, bringing balance, correction and instruction.

James 4:10 (NKJV) 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

There is pride working in a double-minded man. They have not fully surrendered it all to God.

You see, we think that God only wants to help us when we are in trouble. We think that He is only there for us for big problems or things we can’t control on our own.

But in reality, God is here for us every minute and every second of our lives.

We have to learn to share our life with Him. Let Him stop us in our tracks if we need it and show us something DIFFERENT, something NEW. Something we didn’t think of or already know.

Stay steady in the faith, always looking to God for His answer, even if we think we’ve got this one.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-14-16

James 1:22 (NKJV) 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

The Word. It’s our owners manual for life here on earth, as followers of Christ.

It’s God’s words, spoken to us. It feeds us. It sustains us. It directs us. It guides us in day-to-day life. And it lays the foundation for our faith.

And so, as believers, we are told to be “doers of the word, and not only hearers”.

As James penned those words by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he was actually referring to what he had written in verse 21, which said this:

James 1:21 (NKJV) 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

So he was addressing sin and wickedness in human beings, admonishing believers to lay those things aside and follow God’s direction for their lives.

And as we do that, we should also be doers of the word in other ways too.

One critical area where we should be doers of the word is when it comes to loving others.

Jesus told us to love one another. And He didn’t tell us that it’s optional. He didn’t suggest it. He didn’t ask us to do it. He told us to do it. It was a command.

Showing others the love of God shows them who God is. It shows them that what we say is genuine, and that our words mean something. And by this, we show them that God isn’t just some far-away entity who doesn’t care about us. He can be trusted and He loves them.

So as we walk this earth and tell people things, we also need to make sure that we do things as well. Because by doing and not just speaking empty words, we prove that our faith is genuine, pointing them to God and showing them that they can trust Him, as well.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-12-16

Job 37:5-6 (NKJV) 5 God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend. 6 For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.

God speaks to us and shows us His marvelous work. It’s all around us! We don’t have to look far for it. It’s right in front of us.

Look at how we were created and born. It is simply amazing! Look at how everything in our body works together, perfectly and in sync with each part. It performs with excellence. And if it doesn’t, we know about it.

God’s creation of human beings is more than we can comprehend. But it doesn’t stop there.

Look outside; there is life all around us. The leaves on the trees changing color from season to season, the flowers blossoming and the beautiful aroma that they give for us to enjoy.

The grass we walk on is soft enough to walk barefoot. It just keeps on growing.

LIFE. There is so much life in bodies of water around us.

The sky above us, with a different picture every day. Some clouds, some sun, some rain, and rainbows. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

He is MARVELOUS, and for us to try to fully comprehend what He is doing at times is just plain silly.

Let Him do a mighty work in us and in our situation today. REST in Him and thank Him that His love is for us. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – Why it’s Important to Pray For Our Leaders – 11-11-16

Here in the USA we just elected a new president. Some are very excited about this new leader, while others are not.

But no matter what our feelings are about this, we need to heed God’s word and what it says about our leaders. And we have just finished a new message about this very topic.

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No matter where we live there will always be people in leadership and authority over us. We need to know what God expects of us when it comes to those who we are under the leadership of.

Please click here to hear the message now.

So whether you’re excited about the presidential election results, you’re disappointed with them, or if you live in another country where the U.S. elections had no effect on you, we urge you to listen to this message that will shed some light on this sensitive subject for everyone.

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Enjoy your weekend.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
PO Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-11-16

Psalm 34:13 (NKJV) 13 Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit.

Just a little reminder today to watch our words carefully.

How our day is going sometimes determines how hard or easy it can be to keep that tongue tamed.

Of course, when we feel good and all is going well, it makes it a little easier for us. But nevertheless, we need to work on controlling it even in those most difficult times.

What can we do to help ourselves?

We can take time to think things over before we say or do something we regret, or bring harm or hurtful words to any situation. Angry words can cause a lot of problems.

James 1:19 (NKJV) 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

So today ask God to help us be able to hold our tongue and speak good words, and bring truth with love to those situations in need of it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-10-16

Matthew 19:21 (NKJV) 21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

Why did Jesus bring this up to the man that had great possessions? Because the man asked Jesus, “what do I lack?” (Matthew 19:20) You ask Jesus a question, He will give you the answer. After Jesus gave him His answer, the man walked away sorrowful.

Why? Because he lacked in his faith in the area of giving. Even though he had so many possessions, he wasn’t willing to give or obey in this area.

This man could sit there and say with confidence, he didn’t murder, he didn’t commit adultery, he didn’t steal, he didn’t bear false witness, he honored his parents, and he loved his neighbor (Matthew 19:18-19).

But when Jesus brought to his attention the very thing that he lacked, that very thing that would help him as well, what did the man do?  It says he turned away sorrowful (Matthew 19:22).

Some people just simply struggle with giving. They are willing to do everything else, but when it comes down to giving their MONEY or possessions, they simply will not let go.

Jesus does not want anything to have a hold on us. If we struggle with this today we need to make a statement and do the opposite; we need to give!

You see faith and works go together. If we say we have faith but will not step out in it and take action, where is faith in that?

James 2:20 (NKJV) 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

Today we believe God is speaking to some who struggle in this. You truly have a hard time in letting go and giving of your money or your possessions.

It doesn’t have to be this way. We don’t have to walk away sorrowful like this man did. That is just an example of what not to do.

We can do the right thing and obey, just as Jesus asked this man to do. Don’t make excuses. They won’t help us.

Follow Christ, the author and finisher of our faith, by stepping out and taking action.

Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV) 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Give.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-9-16

Colossians 2:9-10 (NKJV) 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Many of us spend years of our lives looking for that one thing to make us feel complete… fulfilled.

It’s safe to say that some people never find it and they die still searching. Sometimes this even happens to believers, followers of Christ.

But if we are a believer, a child of God, we should know and understand that our search is over. For if we truly believe, we need to know that our completeness is found in the One who died for us on the cross, giving His life so that we might find our life in Him.

This is about more than just a “God-shaped hole”. This is about being made complete, finished. Because in Jesus the fullness of the Godhead made its dwelling. And so as we have clothed ourselves with Christ, we have taken on that completeness ourselves.

So as believers, we need to be drawing ourselves closer and closer to God, growing and building our relationship with Him. And as we do so, we will no longer feel empty, alone, hopeless or without purpose.

On the contrary, He will complete us and our search will truly be over.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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