Month: February 2022

Bible Verse of The Day – 2-28-22

Jeremiah 36:3 (NKJV) 3 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the adversities which I purpose to bring upon them, that everyone may turn from his evil way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin.”

As I recently read this verse, I saw something that stood out to me in a big way, so I wanted to share it with you.

But before we dig into it, let me say something that’s relevant and important for us to understand.

The concept of repentance is an integral part of God’s desire for our lives. It is also a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to our personal salvation.

Now, with that in mind, let’s get back to the verse at the top of the devotional.

If we look closely at the second half of the verse, we see that God tells Jeremiah that “everyone may turn from his evil way”.

What is He saying there? He’s talking about people turning away from their sins; repenting.

But then take note of what he says immediately afterward; “that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin”.

Keep in mind that everything that God has said in the last half of this verse is based on the very first part of the verse; It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the adversities which I purpose to bring upon them.

You see, God was using Jeremiah to warn His people that He was about to punish them for their sins by bringing “adversities” (difficulties, hardships, suffering) upon them.

It’s important for us to understand that repentance is taught throughout the entirety of God’s word, not just in the Old Testament. John the Baptist and Jesus both told the people to repent, as did the disciples.

On that note, look closely at what God said in the opening verse; that if the people would turn away from their sins (repent), He could forgive them.

The implication here is very, very clear; repentance is required for forgiveness.

So, we urge everyone to consider this very carefully. Never let anyone tell you that repentance is optional, and that God will forgive us for our sins simply because we ask Him to while still deliberately continuing in those same sins.

There are requirements on our part. And repentance is one of those requirements. It always has been, and it always will be.

Let’s be sure that we clearly understand God’s word, and that we live by it each and every day.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-27-22 – Did You Hear That?

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

We hope you are well and walking closely with God. 

Did You Hear That? 

That’s not a rhetorical question. It’s the name of our newest video, where we teach on learning to hear God, and what it takes to hear Him consistently when He speaks. 

We have gotten lots of questions over the years about this very topic, so we hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch. 

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Enjoy your day! 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-26-22

Mark 6:12 (NKJV) 12 So they went out and preached that people should repent.

Jesus sent out His disciples. What did they preach? Repentance.

Why? Because we all need this.

Repentance is the beginning of forgiveness.

How much preaching do we hear on the topic of repentance today? How many people do we hear and see repenting of their sins and getting healed or delivered from any kind of demonic spirits?

If there is no teaching on this particular subject, people will not learn the importance of repentance. And thus there are no healings, and no deliverance. There is no change.

Mark 6:13 (NKJV) 13 And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them.

We, the church, are at fault for much of this, because we have neglected the teaching of repentance.

We need to repent and get back on track with the message God has for the world.

Matthew 4:17 (NKJV) 17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Our family, our church, our country and the nations of the world have forgotten this message and are suffering badly because we are failing to teach this foundational truth.

People are missing out on the freedom and victory this gospel message brings.

Repent.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-25-22

Romans 6:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him.

There is a wealth of information for us to learn from here in these verses, especially regarding death, which we will all eventually face.

This is also very helpful when dealing with the loss of a loved one who was a believer. It helps us to better understand everything that we’re trying to process in our heads when dealing with that loss.

First, if we are a believer, then we have already “died with Christ”. Being born again infers that we have died and have been resurrected, a new creation in Christ.

Also, because we are believers, when our physical bodies die, we trust that we will live eternally in the presence of Christ.

Death no longer has dominion (power, dominance, control, mastery, authority) over us.

Death has been dealt a final blow by the resurrection of Christ, and we reap the benefits of that!

Not only did Jesus give the devil a black eye, but He broke his neck, removing his power, once and for all.

So, when we are mourning or struggling with the loss of someone we love, it’s good for us to remember this.

This doesn’t mean we will no longer be sad, or that we will not miss that person.

But it should give us hope and comfort to know and understand that the one we have lost is still alive in His presence. They are, in fact, more alive than they ever were here on earth.

We just have to let God give us understanding in this area as He comforts us in times of sorrow.

If you have recently lost someone, or you’re struggling with a loss that was maybe not so recent, we hope this will help you find comfort and some peace of mind.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-24-22

Mark 5:28 (NKJV) 28 For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”

How many today need a healing touch?

Maybe we have been diagnosed with something the doctors say we will have for life. Maybe we are dealing with a heavy financial situation and we feel like it is impossible to get past.

Maybe everything around us is crashing down and we are overwhelmed and in the dark about what to do to get things back up and running.

Maybe our children are suffering from things we don’t even know about or how to help them through.

It could be a number of things. But no matter the problem, we don’t seem to have the answer as to how to solve it.

The woman in the verse above had the answer, and she just needed to make the effort to get herself there. Where did she need to get to?

To Jesus. He was the One who turned her devastating situation around.

Mark 5:29 (NKJV) 29 Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction.

How do we get to Jesus today? Through our prayers and obedience in doing whatever steps He may have us take.

She just needed to have faith in her heart and reach out and touch Him. At that moment, Jesus felt power leave Him and she knew she was completely healed for life.

When we touch Jesus through our prayers and steps of obedience, power from on high enters our situation and it makes the impossible, possible.

This is not through anything we can do on our own, but by the power that comes through the Son of God and our Helper, the Holy Spirit.

If you are looking today at an impossible situation, you are in the perfect place to receive such a miracle. But, you must have faith and believe in God’s miraculous help and the way He will bring it to you.

Don’t give up. Keep the faith and trust God’s answer for you.

Amen.

We are praying for you, and we believe that as you touch Jesus Christ with your faith for His answer, and you obey in your heart the steps He has for you to take, you are going to see miraculous changes in your life. Changes only God can bring!

Luke 1:37 (NKJV) 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-23-22

Jeremiah 23:25-26 (NKJV) 25 “I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in My name, saying, ‘I have dreamed, I have dreamed!’ 26 How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies? Indeed they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart…

I’ve recently been working my way through the book of Jeremiah again. Jeremiah is a fascinating book that continues to teach me new things every time I read through it.

Last week I began to notice a common thread in many of the things that God spoke to Jeremiah regarding prophets. And what He said hit home, reminding me of many of the things we are seeing today.

As we have watched current events unfold over the last two years, I have also seen a marked increase in many so-called prophets of God who have prophesied many things that have proven not to be true.

They have spoken what people wanted to hear, not what the Spirit of God was saying. They have spoken of dreams and visions, but those have all proven to be false.

Yet, in all of these false “words from God”, these pretend prophets have gathered unto themselves hundreds of thousands, or perhaps even millions, of people who follow them and hang on their every (false) word.

It would behoove the body of Christ to pay close attention to the Spirit of God. He is more than willing to show us what is true and what is false. And it’s safe to say that He is actively doing so each day.

We just have to be willing to hear Him.

Please don’t misconstrue this as a condemnation of every person who claims to speak prophetically. It is not meant to be that.

What it is meant to be is a warning, a gentle nudge for the body of Christ, that we may all be awake and alert in these important times in which we live.

If there are words that we are hanging on each day, they should be the words that God has given us; The Word of God. Not something uttered from the mouths of modern-day fortune tellers, many of whom are nothing more than wolves in sheep’s clothing.

Test the spirits. God is faithful to show us what is real and what is not.

1 John 4:1 (NKJV) 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-22-22

Mark 4:24 (NKJV) 24 Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.

And to you who hear, more will be given.

Being aware of, and embracing the things God is showing us shows Him we are ready for more.

Sometimes, though, we might ignore Him.

Maybe we are busy or we don’t want to be bothered. Maybe we are tired and just don’t want to hear or know one more thing. This can happen to any of us. It’s called being burned out.

But even if we are feeling burned out, if we remain listening, He will guide us into restoration, healing and give us strength. He would be the first One to tell us to rest and pull away to a secluded, quiet place.

We should never stop listening to Him because we are tired. We may need to shut others out, but we should never shut Him out.

I have had times when I’ve felt like everything is pulling on me. When that happens, I have to force myself to stop and shut down.

But, when I get to my quiet place, where it is just me and God, that is where I hear Him through His word.

My strength comes back. His words refresh and renew me. His presence builds me up. His arms hold me tightly and make everything better.

Our ear must remain on Him. He is our Rock!

1 Samuel 2:2 (NKJV) 2 “No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

Listen, heed what we hear from Him. Walk in it and more will be given.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-21-22

Isaiah 5:20 (NKJV) 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

Anyone who is the least bit observant, and who allows the Holy Spirit to help them discern the signs of the times, can see that there is great evil operating in the world today.

It is, more than likely, the most evil period in history.

Evil no longer tries to hide in the shadows, but instead flaunts itself for all to see, almost taunting the righteous, daring someone to challenge it.

This is pretty frustrating to see. As we long for justice, we see none. Instead, we see quite the opposite.

We see the good punished and the evil rewarded by the world and by the evil ones who fight tooth and nail to maintain control.

But rest assured, God isn’t turning a blind eye to any of this. He sees it all.

And though we may long to see such wickedness punished, we have to understand that we may not. This isn’t to say that we won’t. But it is a reminder that we are not in charge. God is.

And as we watch the depravity unfold before our very eyes, we need to be reminded that God foretold all of these types of things centuries ago through His prophets.

And as we look back on history, we see that this has been repeated over and over again across time.

So, what do we do? How do we handle this in a way that’s pleasing to God?

First, we trust Him with it; all of it. We don’t fret or worry.

Second, we do what He tells us to do. We listen for Him and we heed what He says.

Third, we press in to Him like we have never done before.

Fourth, we live. We walk out each day, living to glorify Him in everything we say and do.

Sometimes this will mean fighting tyranny. Sometimes it will mean praying quietly for His will to be done. Other times it will mean speaking out when He prompts us to speak.

Each day and each situation are different, and we need to be careful not to try to treat everything and every day the same.

Watch. Seek. Listen. Obey.

These four words are the key.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-20-22 – The R Word (R is For Repentance)

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus! 

We hope you are walking in the blessings and the will of God each and every day. 

In today’s video, The R Word, we teach on something that’s extremely critical to our walk with God; Repentance. 

Our willingness to repent is at the heart of our relationship with our Father and Creator. It is absolutely critical that we understand what repentance really means. 

So, in this video, we discuss it in a way that helps bring understanding in a more complete way, leaving less guesswork. So, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch it. 

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Enjoy your day, and keep pressing in to God. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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401-439-3780 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-19-22

Mark 3:24 (NKJV) 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

The devil, our enemy, works extra hard to bring division. Whether in the home, marriage, church or in our country, he will try.

If we are against each other, things fall apart. Why? Because we are weakened by division.

When we see division setting in, we must pray that God will bring unity.

Unity is the state of oneness, a way in which diverse parts combine so that they belong and work together harmoniously.

Harmoniously. What a beautiful word and what beauty it brings as we move in it together.

God’s word teaches us to be in unity, because in unity there is growth, oneness and strength! No matter the attack against us, being united will give us the strength to get through it or to fight it off.

Who keeps us unified? God’s Spirit moving in us keeps us together. He keeps us in check, accountable, and ready to receive clarity, wisdom and direction.

1 Corinthians 1:10 (NKJV) 10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Stay together.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-18-22

Exodus 3:14 (NKJV) 14 And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”

In the entirety of God’s word, this is one of my favorite lines.

Why?

Because it is God showing His sovereignty and His “absoluteness” in one short phrase; I AM WHO I AM.

He is declaring His self-existence and His eternal nature; He needs nobody to prove His existence, and He is going nowhere, ever.

There is a lot of “background stuff” regarding the words, I AM WHO I AM. The various Hebrew expressions for God, the proper translations of such expressions, etc., can lead to some interesting discussions and debates.

But, to sum it nicely, God is saying, “I am the One who is/will be,”.

He is the same God yesterday, today and forever.

It is this that creates the bedrock for our faith in Him. We never have to worry about Him changing or somehow disappearing.

It just plain won’t happen.

And this is why the phrase, “I AM WHO I AM” has such an incredibly strong meaning to me.

It is straight-forward and seemingly to the point, but it is deeper than our minds can even begin to comprehend. The depth of it can’t be expressed in human language.

So, take heart. You who are weary, worrisome, fretting, fearful and without hope, worry no more. Stop fretting. Do not be afraid. Take heart. And let God put an end to your worries.

He is able to do abundantly more than we can even imagine. And that is more than enough to assure that He is trustworthy to the end, for you and for me, in everything that we need.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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