Month: May 2024

Bible Verse of The Day – 5-17-24

Revelation 16:15 (NKJV) 15 “Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.”

We seem to be writing frequently about trusting God during trials and tough seasons in recent weeks.

We never plan our topics in advance. We write what God leads us to write when He prompts us to do so.

The season the body of Christ is walking through right now seems an apt time to write on the topic of trusting Him. It is indeed a dark time in the world’s history.

As teachers, we always want to stay in tune with God’s spirit and do as He leads us to do.

And so it may be that the bride of Christ needs to hear these kinds of things from the word of God at this very moment.

Our goal as believers should not be to wait until we are in desperate need of God to go to Him, but to always stay close to Him.

It is in staying close to Him that we find daily strength and assurance for the less difficult seasons, as well as comfort and hope when difficult times do arise.

Some may view this as gloom-and-doom teaching, focusing too much on the negative.

But if we as believers focus solely on the “happy things” that make us feel good, and we never gain understanding regarding difficult seasons, we will not be prepared to push through to victory when we are up against spiritual battles that require perseverance and a strong resolve.

So, we urge you with everything in us to take the necessary steps to break free from the distractions of everyday life and draw near to God.

The word of God says that the “day of the Lord” will come like a thief in the night.

Let us not be caught up in trying to figure out when that day will come or ignoring that it will come. But rather that we will be prepared when it does come. For when it comes, there is no time left to prepare.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-16-24

Psalm 16:11 NKJV) 11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

How many times do we ask ourselves, “am I doing the right thing? Am I where I’m supposed to be? Am I on Your path, Lord?”

Life is funny. We all have these questions; even those that we might think have it all together. They have the same concerns.

Being sure is not a bad thing. And if we need to ask from time to time, that’s perfectly fine. We always want to make sure we are on the right path in our walk with God.

So, what do we do if we realize we are not?

The best thing is to not panic but, ask God to help us get there.

Don’t make any sudden moves or changes. Just pray first, and let Him help guide our steps. Wait for Him to open doors.

Some people make the mistake of abruptly stopping everything when they realize, “this isn’t it”. But that’s not always the thing to do.

Sometimes we need to let God get us there little by little, one small step at a time.

Most importantly, though, we need to start off by asking Him and then moving forward at His pace. He will show us His way.

Psalm 25:4 (NKJV) 4 Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-15-24

Job 19:25 (NKJV) 25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth;

As Job lamented his condition, he expounded on a lengthy list of people who appeared to have abandoned him, stating that his close friends abhorred him.

Even young children despised him.

And as Job continued, he expressed further frustration that (in his opinion) God had “kindled His wrath” against him.

But if we read further, nestled deep in the middle of all of Job’s mournful words, we will find a gem that speaks truth that sustained him throughout his entire ordeal.

“I know that my redeemer lives.”

You see, despite the terrible things that had happened to him, Job still fully understood God’s sovereignty.

He refused to forsake the One who breathed life into his being, despite demanding “an audience” with Him to allow him to air his complaints and questions.

Job understood that God held his life in His hands. And as he further contemplated his situation, he began to understand that he was not without fault.

And in this he began to openly repent and show remorse for his attitude and the words he had spoken in frustration.

Job is an ideal example for each of us to follow.

No, he was not perfect in his response to calamity. He spoke words that he later regretted. He accused God of things that were untrue.

But he never abandoned his faith, openly repenting before God and his friends in the end.

Let us follow Job’s example, learning to trust God even as we walk through dark seasons that go beyond our understanding, holding fast to our faith in Him in all things.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-14-24

John 15:5 (NKJV) 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

I am the vine. He is our source of life.

You are the branches. We are connected to Him and draw that life from Him.

As branches draw the necessary nutrients to survive and flourish from the vine they are attached to, we draw from Him to survive and flourish in our daily spiritual walk.

The vine exists to nourish, feed, and allow the branches to grow. The branch exists to bear the fruit of the vine.

As God’s children, we are nourished and fed by His Word. We read, learn and practice walking in the things He shows us.

We allow His wisdom to work in and through us daily, leaning on and trusting in His understanding more than our own knowledge.

We give Him room to teach us. We allow Him to help us in every aspect of our walk. And as we remain close to Him, we will bear beautiful fruit.

Such fruit will teach and bless others around us, and they too will grow from it if they are willing.

But without Him, trying to do such things on our own will be impossible.

Abiding in Him is where we get our nutrients to produce such beautiful and lasting fruit.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-13-24

Psalm 31:24 (NKJV) 24 Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord.

Are you facing something extremely difficult right now?

Do you wake up in the morning with fear hanging over you, making you want to stay in bed?

Do you feel alone, like no one knows or cares about what you are facing?

Does it feel like you may not make it through this?

We want you to know that you are not alone.

You may be feeling less than optimistic, but God is bigger than the obstacle you are facing.

We realize that may sound cliche. But we promise you it is true.

We have also faced difficult challenges at times. We know how it feels to be flat on our backs, looking up and having no idea how we will overcome the obstacle before us.

But God is forever faithful. He does not change, and His arm is not short.

God’s infinite wisdom supersedes earthly troubles. His understanding transcends human intellect.

His solutions confound the most intelligent human minds. But those solutions are as solid as God Himself, our Rock and Redeemer.

So, as you walk through the trials and difficulties of life, lean on Him. Hold fast to Him. Let Him give you the strength to push through.

For it is in Him alone that we find our strength.

Psalm 27:1 (NKJV) 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

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 – 5-12-24 – The Value of Mothers

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

We would like to extend a special greeting to all the mothers out there today. 

You are loved and appreciated more than you know. 

We have a new video for you all today, The Value of Mothers. 

In this video we teach about the value and worth of mothers in the home, raising and nurturing their family as God intended for mothers to do. 

We hope all the mothers who watch the video will understand their worth as they walk out God’s steps for their lives. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

And whether you are a mother or not, know that we love every one of you! 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443  

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-11-24

Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV) 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

Do we try with everything in us to please God?

Do we truly put a lot of effort into doing the right thing and making the right choice even though at times we’d rather be doing something else?

Do we feel alone at times, like no one understands why we do what we do, like no one is ever paying attention, and like we are up against a brick wall?

Does it bother us that no one seems to see the effort we put forth, the times when we stop our mouths from saying things that we would love to say or feel the need to say?

Does it bother us that the love we share, and the kindness we work hard to put forth, seem to be falling on deaf ears and not appreciated?

We want to encourage you today. Know that God sees you!

He sees your efforts. He sees your persistence. He sees your heart. He sees you trying and going out of your way to be kind, to share love and keep shining, even when you are tired.

Don’t stop loving.

You are a blessing. You are God’s child full of His love.

Your reward is greater than you could ever know. And most times it won’t come from those we go out of our way to help. But God Himself will reward us.

1 Corinthians 16:14 (NKJV) 14 Let all that you do be done with love.

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 – 5-10-24

Mark 2:17 (LSB) 17 And hearing this, Jesus said to them, “Those who are healthy do not have need for a physician, but only those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Over the last few weeks, God has been showing us how critical it is for us, as followers of Christ, to really get the truth in this verse ingrained into us.

We must get this into our spirits and live it out.

Prior to this verse, a scene is described where Jesus is dining with many different people, including some who were looked down on by the Jews, and labeled as sinners.

The sinners included tax collectors and irreligious Jews.

Tax collectors were frowned upon by the Jews for being agents of the Roman government, collecting the taxes for the empire that was in power at that time.

Many of the tax collectors were Jews themselves, which is why they were looked down upon so badly.

Among the sinners referred to by the Pharisees were also others who were Jews by birth but who chose not to follow the tenets of the Jewish religion.

The Pharisees spoke out, reasoning that because Jesus spent time with these people, He was surely not the long-awaited Messiah; the holy One spoken of by the Old Testament prophets.

Hearing them, Jesus addressed their concerns, stating that it was not the so-called righteous who need Him, but those who were sinners, likening them to the sick needing a doctor.

Years ago, we were attending a church that was local to where we lived. On a particular Sunday, an incident took place that left a large impression on me. I did not witness it directly, but I spoke with those who did.

A woman had walked into the church sanctuary and was not dressed the way some thought she should be dressed.

Upon seeing this, some people told her that her clothing was not acceptable and asked her to leave. She was clearly not welcome there.

As she turned to leave, another family who had witnessed what had just happened told her that she was more than welcome to sit with them. The woman sat with them, but whether she returned to that church is unknown.

The people who had asked her to leave had failed her miserably, forgetting the very lesson Jesus taught in the verse above.

We must get this right!

Jesus willingly sacrificed His life for me, for you, and for every other “sinner” who will ever live.

Let us not turn them away from the very One who can wash them of their sins and make them a new creation; Christ Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

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 – 5-9-24

Acts 7:51-53 (NKJV) 51 “You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do you. 52 Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you now have become the betrayers and murderers, 53 who have received the law by the direction of angels and have not kept it.”

Ritualism does not bring one into a right standing before God.

Allowing God to change our heart through being born again, obeying His Spirit, and taking steps of faith are the real signs of growth and a true relationship with God.

In the verses above, Stephen was speaking it for sure. And because of his passionate conclusion, he was stoned to death. Stephen spoke the truth. And it cost him his life.

Acts 7:59 (NKJV) 59 And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Do we resist the Holy Spirit at times because we are afraid of the consequences?

Speaking and walking in the truth is going to ruffle some feathers from time to time.

People may not like us at times when we say what needs to be said. They may even tell us to our face, “I hate you.”

I’ve been there and I know how it feels to hear these words when you truly are concerned for someone’s life.

But always remember the importance of our words being spoken at the right moment in time; they do bring life!

If the occasion arises, and the Holy Spirit is prompting, speak it out loud and clear.

Fear only God.

The fear of man is not for Christians. We must have the fear of the Lord working and moving through our veins.

It is only then we will obey Him and show His love to others, not by tickling their ears with fluff, but by speaking into their lives what they need to hear.

You see, God knows the heart of every man. If we trust Him in this, we will speak exactly what they need to hear in that hour.

Do not resist the Holy Spirit. Let Him teach us and guide our hearts. Amen.

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 – 5-8-24

Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV) 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

Many times, we will hear this verse being used to encourage us to do all things, especially those things unrelated to our walk with God, to the fullest of our ability, as though we are doing them for God.

And rightly so. This is part of how we set an example, showing God to others through our actions.

Conversely, let us consider how we do those things that are part of our walk with God; the things we do to directly serve Him.

God tasks each of us with certain things; purposes to walk out in our lives.

We may not always know what these things are immediately, struggling to “find ourselves” as a child of God.

But over time, as we spend time in His word and we diligently seek Him, He unfolds it all for us a little at a time.

And as we walk it out, especially over the long haul, we must be careful to not allow it to become ho-hum, ordinary or habitual to us.

Our walk with God should never be mechanical or rote.

This can happen to anyone, and it can put our walk at risk of becoming stale or less meaningful. It often happens slowly, over time, making it hard to detect until it is deeply entrenched and needs to be rooted out.

But if we serve God wholeheartedly, remembering that we do it not unto men, but unto Him, it will help us keep things in their proper perspective.

If we look at the original language of the verses above, we will see that “heartily” literally means “from the soul”.

And “the reward of the inheritance”, literally means “consisting of the inheritance”.

Knowing this, we understand that as we do everything heartily, from the soul, as though we were working for the Lord, we know that from the Lord we will receive the reward, consisting of the inheritance, for we serve the Lord Christ.

Let us not allow our walk with God to become mundane or ritualistic. But let it be vibrant and full of life, allowing that life to spill out onto every aspect of each day we live!

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 – 5-7-24

Matthew 19:26 (NKJV) 26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

I must remind myself of this truth continually.

I can be going along one day, strong in my walk, and then wake up another day with my mind and emotions getting the best of me, and I start to doubt.

I know I’m not alone in this. I have learned we need God even in our thinking process.

Spending too much time thinking is not good. Our thoughts can sometimes hinder our walk with God.

We must balance it.

We should take time to ponder on things. We need to recognize the reality of things. But we should not “over-ponder” them.

There is a line we cannot cross. If we do, we then go into worrying.

How do we know when we have crossed that line?

It’s easy. We can tell by the way it is affecting us that we crossed the line.

When we start to worry or be concerned to the point where it is all we think about, or when we see it is consuming us, we’ve gone too far.

We need to pull ourselves together, lay it down at the cross, and walk by faith.

Praising God despite not having all the answers is huge.

Praising God in the midst of a storm will move mountains.

If we choose to praise God when everything around us is causing us to doubt, it’s in these moments that God sees our hearts and how much we truly trust Him.

Praise Him today, no matter what it is that is trying to take us down.

Praise Him, by knowing Who He is in this storm; our strength and song.

Exodus 15:2 (NKJV) 2 The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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