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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-4-19

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John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

We all face things… trials and tough times that put us to the test.

Some trials can be extremely difficult and feel like they last a very long time. Others can be short-lived and easy to get through.

Either way, it takes fortitude and perseverance to get through them.

What’s even better, though, is the promise that Jesus made in the verse above.

Some might look at that verse and ask where the promise is. A promise that we will have tribulation?

No, a promise of peace, due to Jesus already having overcome the world!

You might ask how Jesus overcoming the world helps us. So, let’s talk about that.

Jesus faced every kind of temptation and tribulation possible while He was here on earth, including death. But He overcame every one of them in victory. Yes, He even overcame death.

What Jesus was referring to when He spoke these words is that if we are “in Him”, we already have what we need to also overcome the world.

And He promised us peace.

John 14:27 (NKJV) 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

What we need to understand in this is that Jesus did what he did 100% by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We may tend to look at Jesus and say, “but He was God in the flesh, so He could do anything”. While He may very well have been God in the flesh, it’s “the flesh” that we need to pay attention to.

When Jesus came to earth, He left His God attributes behind so that He could walk here as a human being, seeing, feeling and experiencing everything that we experience.

Everything that He accomplished here was done by the power of the Holy Spirit, whom He had received when John baptized Him. Yes, the very same Holy Spirit that we receive as children of God.

This is why it’s so important for us to draw near to Him and build our relationship as strong as we possibly can, learning to listen for the Holy Spirit every minute of every day, letting Him teach us and lead us.

As we do this, we will begin to understand what Jesus was talking about when He said, “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world“.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-3-19

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Acts 2:28 (NKJV) 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’

When we are in God’s presence, we will be full. Full of who He is. Full of His goodness, peace, love and joy!

Who wouldn’t want to be in His presence?

How do we get in His presence? We walk out the things He has made known to us.

We love like Him, we forgive like Him, we trust in Him and we remain in Him. He is GOOD!

When we fail or falter, we try again. We don’t give up, we don’t turn back to the old ways, but continue to walk in the ways that were made known to us. Each time getting stronger and quicker at making good and righteous choices.

What a life! Full of joy in His presence.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-2-19

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1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

This is an often-quoted verse. The problem is that we have heard it so many times that maybe we have overlooked what it really means. So, let’s take a closer look.

We live in a world that is constantly barraging us with temptations and distractions. Every minute of every day we have to make choices. We have to choose to do right or do wrong.

It’s not usually complicated. We make the choice to do what pleases God, or we choose to do what pleases our flesh.

But just because it isn’t complicated doesn’t mean that it’s not intricate in its origins or its repercussions. And that is why the verse above is so significant.

The temptations and distractions we face come at the hands of our enemy, the devil. They are not just random or by chance.

Many times, we may set ourselves up for them by things that we do. These things that we do can lead us into temptation.

This is why it’s so important for us to be sober (self-controlled, clearheaded, temperate) and vigilant (watchful, observant, alert, attentive, cautious, wary, prepared).

This allows us to avoid the traps of the enemy and escape them unharmed and whole, not getting caught up in the traps set for us.

Sometimes we may take these things lightly, but it’s important for us to understand that they are serious!

As we read on, we see how serious is it. We are told that he is our adversary (enemy, opponent, combatant, opposition). And he has one goal; to devour (defeat, kill, eliminate, destroy) us.

God has equipped us, given us everything we need to defeat the enemy in our lives. We have His Spirit dwelling in us. We have His word to teach us. And He has given us direct access to Him, through prayer (talking to Him and hearing from Him).

It’s up to us, though, to follow Him closely enough to be able to hear Him and have the desire to do what He shows us to do.

Be sober. Be vigilant.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of the Day – 9-1-19 – Where is God?

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

Where is God? 

That’s the question we ask and discuss in today’s video. 

In this video, we talk about where God is in our lives, in our list of priorities, so to speak. We discuss how our love for God impacts everything about our lives each and every day. 

We hope you will take a few minutes and give it a watch. 

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Be blessed in Him. 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-31-19

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Genesis 6:9 (NKJV) 9 This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.

We want to focus on the word “walked”, and what it means.

A just man, or blameless man, is someone that walks very close to God.

God teaches them to do things with integrity. He teaches them discipline. He teaches them to love unconditionally.

As we endeavor to be a just man or woman, He teaches us to stay away or back away from the things that will defile us. And the most important thing, the thing that will help us to walk with God, is that we listen and take heed when He shows us something.

Walking with God is really about staying clean in our heart, doing the right thing versus doing the wrong.

As we do this, it will help our mind to follow suit.

Our minds can get us into some trouble, as we all know. We can think of some awful things to do and say at times. We have to keep our mind still and in obedience to righteousness. Check it continually with God’s word.

In 2 Peter 2:5, Peter called Noah a preacher of righteousness. Noah’s walk and his love for God showed up through the things he did on a daily basis. He was a good man!

Let us ask God today about our walk with Him. What are people seeing when they see us? Do they see integrity? Do they see a person trying to live righteously? Do we inspire them with His love?

1 John 2:6 (NKJV) 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-30-19

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Malachi 3:6 (NKJV) 6 “For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.

God is the one Constant that we can all count on. He does not change. He does not compromise His truths and principles.

People compromise. People change. Societies change. Ways of thinking change.

But why is it that we expect God to bend and change to suit the whims of the people? Why does society expect God to suddenly become flexible in the principles that He established at the foundations of the world?

We are living in dangerous times. Black and white have faded and merged into a comfortable shade of gray for so many. What once was very wrong is now becoming more and more acceptable.

Well-known people of faith are falling away in record numbers, taking many of their followers with them. And as they make their exit, they extol virtues and ideologies that are blatantly contrary to God’s word.

As followers of Christ, children of God, we need to be ever so careful about what we take in and digest each day.

As we have said so many times in the past, we need to use God’s word as the measuring stick for absolutely everything that we hear and see. Does it line up with God’s word? Does it contradict His truth?

This is how we will know whether the people we look to for leadership are truly disciples of Christ, or people of weak faith (or no faith at all), masquerading as sheep while truly being wolves.

We implore you, stay ever so close to God during these times of mass falling away.

Mark 13:22 (NKJV) 22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if  possible, even the elect.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-29-19

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Romans 12:2 (NKJV) 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Sometimes getting the change we are asking for requires us to make changes in the way we’ve been doing things.

If we are really serious about wanting change we will press in and not listen to our emotions, but we will hear what the Spirit is saying.

We will not talk our self out of what we need to do. Instead, we will step forward and say, “yes, I’m ready and willing”.

“I will put more effort into stopping whatever it is I need to stop, and lean on God to help me with whatever else I cannot do on my own.”

Time to say no to cigarettes. No to alcohol. No to spending foolishly. No to gossip. No more holding back my tithes and offerings. No more using foul language. No more watching movies that contain naked body parts, sexual scenes, profanity, etc.

If we want the same old results then we can keep doing what we have been doing. But if we want change, we need to start with ourselves.

Let’s seek God for the changes we need to make. Let Him renew our minds, as His word tells us.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-28-19

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Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, is the key to a life that’s not constantly marred by stress and anxiety.

Once we begin to get this peace, we will begin to see our lives change in many ways.

But, the key to this is reaching a point where we live in this peace. How does that happen?

It’s all about trusting God. You see, as we learn to trust God more, we will begin to have more and more of this peace in our lives.

This is something that takes time and effort to make happen. It isn’t the result of someone praying over us, laying hands on us or prophesying it over us.

It takes a deliberate effort on our part. The funny thing, though, is that this effort can’t be directed at obtaining this peace. It has to be aimed at building our relationship with God.

Our relationship with God is the foundation of every other aspect of being His child. The strength of that relationship dictates how every other part of our lives plays out.

So, it’s critical that we make the effort and spend the time to build and keep our relationship strong. When that happens, our trust in God will grow. As our trust grows, anxiety, worry and stress gradually fade away into the background.

Spend time in His word. Make a deliberate effort to pray often, being sure not only to talk to God but also to listen to Him. Do what He directs you to do. And watch your life change as the peace of God permeates it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-27-19

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Psalm 55:16 (NKJV) 16 As for me, I will call upon God, And the Lord shall save me.

Spending time with certain people, people that are going through a trial or a tough situation, can be very difficult at times.

Hearing all their struggles can be depressing. If we are not careful, we can fall into a negative vein and think it is impossible to help them. How do we remain positive and give them something to look forward to?

Remember that no matter what people share with us, no matter what their story sounds like, that if we teach them to put their trust in God, and follow His steps, He will lead them out of their troubles.

We can’t take the steps for them. It’s up to us to point them to God and help them learn to lean on Him.

Oh, the testimonies we have heard from people. How sweet and amazing it is when we reach that place of trust.

He is their Rock. Direct them to Him. Amen.

Psalm 18:2 (NKJV) 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-26-19

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Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV) 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

I love fishing. It’s part of who God made me. I’ve been doing it since I was very young, 6 or 7 years old. So, God not only made me a fisher of men, but also very much a fisherman.

As part of my passion for bass fishing, God also gave me the opportunity to take others out and help them catch fish by running a seasonal fishing guide service where we live. I get a lot of pleasure taking people out and teaching them the hows and whys of bass fishing.

But you see, God is infinitely wise. And in His infinite wisdom, He sometimes uses my time on the water with others as a place to share Him with the people in my boat. Most times it’s in very subtle ways, by me simply being a light to others.

But sometimes the door swings wide open for me to share things with people that meet them right where they’re at, and touch them very deeply, as only God can do, right where they need it.

Today was one such day.

I was guiding for a man that has fished with me on a few occasions in the past several years. Today he brought his wife and his sister-in-law with him.

At one point in our conversations, we began to discuss Biblical things. We shared some things back and forth, and that eventually led to various topics of discussion that were quite enjoyable.

As we continued, one of the ladies was nodding in agreement with some of what I was saying. And then suddenly she began to cry and share about how what I had said was exactly what she had been experiencing.

God read her mail, right there in my boat, in the middle of a lake, as we all casted and retrieved lures to try to entice bass to bite. In that moment, God touched her heart and moved her to tears, as she shared what she was struggling with.

You see, if we seek God, we will find Him. The thing is that we may not find Him where we thought we would.

If we allow Him to, He will find us at the very moment we need Him to, where we are, with no strings attached, no fanfare, no schedule and no special meetings.

God doesn’t need to be ushered in with our manmade routines and traditions. He just needs us to give Him the freedom to move.

So, right there in the middle of a lake, God moved. We “had church”. A heart was touched and a life was gently influenced by God’s spirit.

Church, let’s let God move where He needs to move and when He needs to move.

Let’s not tie his hands any longer, restricting Him to certain days of the week, certain times of the day or certain locations.

Seek Him and you will find Him, when you search with all your heart.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-25-19 – Come to Me

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Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the wonderful name of our Savior, Jesus! 

Have you ever had someone come to you in confidence, asking for help with a personal situation in their lives? 

If so, how did we handle it? Did we ask God for wisdom and help as to how to handle it? 

In today’s video, “Come to Me”, we talk about this from a Biblical perspective. 

We hope this video will give some insight on this topic that will be helpful. 

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Enjoy your day! 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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