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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-23-17

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Matthew 8:26 (NKJV) 26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.

What if I told you that we have Someone on our side who will make the devil run? Would you want to hear about it?

Would you want to know how to get onboard? Would you make sacrifices to make sure that you were covered, and no matter what the devil tried to do to hurt you, he would lose and go running away?

Well, if you would really like to know this information, you’ve got it!

You will have to make sacrifices at times, and you will have to listen and pay close attention to steps and instructions.

Is this the same attitude we take when we want a new home, a new car, a new job or a vacation to some place we have been longing to see?

Do we take this same attitude when we see someone we fall in love with and want to marry some day? I’d say, most times we will go out of our way and do anything we can to make it happen.

We need to have the same attitude when it comes to wanting to make the devil run. Run from our situation, run from our friends, run from our family, run from our job, and run from our church!

That’s right, even the devil likes to come to church if we let him. He will come in to our homes, our schools, and our marriages. If we let him, he will come in where ever he can squeeze himself in.

How can we make someone that is so intimidating, mean, hurtful and destructive run?

We line ourselves up with what God says to do and we do it!

The step Jesus took in rebuking the winds is the very step we need to take in making the devil run.

Don’t fear him. Rebuke him, in Jesus’ name, in every situation that he tries to rise up in.

The next part is equally important and we must believe it and hold it dear to our hearts.

1 Corinthians 15:57 (NKJV) 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

No matter what we are facing today, God will give us victory over it as we follow His steps. That victory may not always look exactly as we pictured it, but it will come.

Rebuke the devil and the calm will come. Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of The Day – Let God Be God – 10-22-17

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Greetings! 

Sometimes we struggle with letting God Be God, especially when we ask Him to do something for us. 

We just published a new video on this topic and we think you’ll enjoy it. 

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Many times, when we ask God for something, we tend to want to “help” Him because we hope it might move things along a bit faster. And we all know that this never really helps! 

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In this new video we shed some light on why this happens and also give some Biblical examples to clarify things a bit. 

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Enjoy your day and be sure to love God with all your heart! 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-21-17

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John 14:26 (NKJV) 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

Let us get on the right track today by taking the things we messed up on yesterday and working on getting them right today.

Sometimes we say the wrong things. Other times we may have a bad attitude and it shows in our actions. Maybe we just love drama and love to repeat negative things, etc.

Whatever we may have done in the past, today is a new day. We can learn from those things we did or said wrong yesterday, and turn them around. How? By not repeating those same mistakes.

That’s all that God asks for, is that we realize our error, repent of it and work at fixing the things that cause us to keep doing it.

There is a disappointing feeling that comes when we continue doing wrong over and over again, no matter how hard we try to get it right. But, be encouraged today and know that we can overcome it with God’s help.

God understands our frailty as humans. He knew we needed to have help to resist temptation, break bad habits and undo learned behavior. He has provided a way for us.

Our help comes through receiving the Holy Spirit and letting Him guide us. He gives us discernment and discipline to shut those things down when they begin to rise against us.

We cannot avoid temptation on our own. We need an EXPERT to help us, and to remind us of the right things to do and say in that moment. He will give us what it takes to do it right. Ask God to send our Helper, the Holy Spirit. And He will come.

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Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-20-17

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Matthew 9:29-30 (NKJV) 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” 30 And their eyes were opened… 

Our faith is very important in every aspect of our lives. 

Our faith is the foundation upon which our walk with God is built. If our faith is weak, so will our walk with God be weak. 

Faith affects our relationship with God on many levels. 

The strength of our faith, or the lack of strength, will determine whether we believe Him or doubt Him. 

It will determine whether we follow Him with our whole heart or with just a tiny piece of it. 

It will determine whether we pray with power or pray weakly and with few results. 

Our faith will determine how we approach each day. It will affect how we carry ourselves. And it will change our outlook on everything. 

Jesus specifically told the blind men “According to your faith let it be to you”. They confessed their faith in Him to heal them. And it was done. 

Everything we do in our lives will be affected by our faith. So how do we have strong faith? 

We stop trying to build our faith for the sake of having faith. And we start building our faith and trust in God. God is the supplier of our faith. He gave each and every one of us a “measure of faith”. Whether that measure grows or not is up to us. 

We put God first in everything. Our attitude. Our work. Our relationships. Our giving. Our friendships, and much more. 

And we spend time with Him. We read His word. We talk with Him. We get to know Him in a personal way. And as we do this, our relationship with Him gets stronger and stronger. 

And that strong relationship translates into stronger faith. 

Yes, it takes work on our part. Strong faith doesn’t come by way of someone laying hands on us and speaking it over us. It doesn’t come simply by us asking for it. And it doesn’t come by reading books about it. 

But God rewards those who diligently seek Him. So, as we seek Him with purpose and in sincerity, He will reward us with stronger faith and a changed heart. 

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 

Seek Him. Put Him first. And build a strong walk with Him. And watch your faith blossom and grow in strength. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-19-17

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Matthew 13:8 (NKJV) 8 But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9 He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” 

Today we’ll look at the last of the different types of seeds that Jesus taught about in the parable of the sower and the seeds. 

This last bunch of seeds fell on good ground. 

This means that when they heard the word of God, they received it and held it close to their hearts. They treasured it and did whatever it took to protect it, nurture it and make it grow. 

And, in turn, those seeds went on to bear much fruit. Some a hundredfold, some sixty and some thirty. 

Think about that. A hundredfold return on one seed. Or even sixty or thirtyfold. Those are extremely high returns! 

These hearts took the word of God seriously and not only nurtured it in their own lives, but also helped to share it with others. 

They saw it as being so important that they diligently worked to make it multiply, in their own lives and in the lives of those around them. 

Luke 8:15 (NKJV) 15 But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. 

But did you notice that last word or two? With patience. 

They took their time. They gave it the proper time and attention needed to bring it to fruition. And, in return, they didn’t just get a return, they saw a huge harvest. 

Patience is critical. We need to not be in such a hurry all the time. Remember that those who were in a hurry lost their faith because the cares of the world and the pursuit of riches choked it out and caused it to die. 

Treasure God’s word. Cherish it. Protect it and hold it close to your heart. 

And you will reap a harvest, in your own life, and for the kingdom of God, a hundredfold, sixtyfold or thirtyfold. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-18-17

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Matthew 13:7 (NKJV) 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. 

As the sower continued to sow his seeds, there were some that fell on thorny ground. 

The thorns in this verse represent the cares of this world, and the worldly riches that so many of us spend our lives seeking desperately after. 

Sadly, there are very many people who fall into this category. The world will offer us so much to hold our time and attention. 

Careers, hobbies, personal vanity, material possessions, bigger homes, luxurious cars and a huge list of other things. 

We can dawdle away our lives in search of these things, and if we’re not careful, our love for God gets pushed to the back burner. And before we know it, that love starts to falter and grow weaker. 

Soon, if we’re not careful, that flame will smolder and go out. And we will have traded our destiny for wealth, material things and the attention of others. 

We can’t stress enough how important it is to guard our hearts and make God’s treasures our own. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-17-17

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Matthew 13:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. 6 But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away. 

As the sower continued to sow his seeds, some of them fell on stony ground. 

Stony ground has very little dirt. There is some, but not enough to support healthy growth or longevity. 

Seeds sown on stony ground will typically spring up quickly, since they don’t get buried very deep in the dirt. But as the sun hits them, they also dry up and whither very quickly. And as quickly as they sprang to life, they die. 

They live a very short life and bear no fruit. 

Such is the word of God when it is heard and received by some. They immediately embrace it, and are full of joy! But they have no root and it only lasts for a while. 

When they face trials and persecution because of the word, they immediately stumble. 

It’s so important that we take His word seriously. We need to absorb it and get it embedded deeply within us. And as we do this, it is protected and will sustain us through everything we face in life. 

We will continue tomorrow. As always, embrace His word and hold it deep in your hearts. His word is life! 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-16-17

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Matthew 13:1-3 (NKJV) 1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a sower went out to sow. 

The parable of the sower and the seeds has a lot of valuable lessons for each of us. 

During the next few days we will cover each of the various scenarios that Jesus talked about regarding where the seeds fell and whether they grew or not. 

So, let’s start off with Matthew 13:4. 

Matthew 13:4 (NKJV) 4 And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. 

Jesus went on to explain that the seeds being spread by the sower represent the word of God being shared with those who don’t know Him. 

As His message of love and hope is shared, the “seeds” fall on various kinds of ground. 

In verse 4, the seeds fell by the wayside. And they never stood a chance to grow at all because they were immediately devoured by birds. 

The seeds, in this case, represent the Word that is shared in a way that can’t be understood by the ones hearing it. And because it can’t be understood, it bears no fruit at all. 

The enemy immediately comes and steals it before it can take root and grow in their hearts. 

It’s important that, as we share God’s word with others who don’t know Him, we listen to and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. He will guide us as to what to say and how to say it. 

And as we heed His instructions, He will give us the right words to speak at the right time. And those words will be like seeds sown in fertile ground, yielding a harvest for the kingdom of God. 

More on this tomorrow! 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – Learning to Wait on God – 10-15-17

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Greetings to you in the beautiful name of Jesus! 

Wait. 

That’s a word that none of us likes to hear. But it’s a very important word in our walk with God. And it’s also the topic of our latest video. 

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Learning to wait on God and move in His timing is probably one of the hardest parts of following Him. But as we learn to wait, we begin to understand why He asks us to do so. 

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In today’s video, we break things down and shed some light on why it’s so critically important for us to learn this, and how it will help us live our lives fulfilled and satisfied as we walk out the things He sets before us. 

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We love you all dearly. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-14-17

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Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 

What is the peace of God? 

Sometimes we can get confused about what God’s peace really is. Yet, the peace of God is very important to our lives as His followers. 

God’s peace surpasses all understanding. That means that we can have peace and not even understand why. 

Philippians 4:7 (NKJV) 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

It also means that we can have His peace even though we might be in a situation that would normally cause us to be freaking out or fretting every second of the day. 

The world can seem like it’s falling apart, yet we have a peace that can’t be explained. 

God’s peace guards our heart and mind. It protects us from becoming completely frazzled by the things we face. 

But let’s be very clear. God’s peace is not the same as having peace of mind. God can give us peace of mind, but His peace goes beyond peace of mind. 

Peace of mind means that our mind has enough understanding to cause us to be at ease. God’s peace is quite the opposite! 

Our human understanding can’t comprehend God’s peace. It doesn’t make sense to our minds. It isn’t logical. 

But it’s 100% real! 

So, how do we have God’s peace? 

We draw near to Him. We press in and we learn of Him. We communicate with Him. We study His word. 

We get so close to Him that we can hear His heartbeat. Just as the disciple who laid his head on the chest of Jesus, we need to be that close to God. 

So, push aside the cares of this world and press toward Him. Do whatever it takes to reach Him. Make whatever effort it takes to push through the crowd, block out the noise and escape the busyness. And touch the hem of His garment. 

It will be worth the effort when we feel His peace surround us. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-13-17

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Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. 

Pride will be the downfall of even the most well-intentioned people, including God’s people. 

Sadly, many church leaders become victims of pride. God wants to use some of these men and women to do mighty works. But as they begin to see God’s hand moving in their lives, pride sets in and they end up straying from the path that God had set before them. 

It’s important that we remember that pride was what caused Lucifer, one of God’s highest angels, to fall and be cast from heaven. 

So, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. 

We need to be very careful, whether we are laypeople or leaders, not to let pride set in. We need to guard ourselves from pride and arrogance if we want to stay within God’s plan for us and continue to be used by Him. 

How do we tell if we have become prideful? 

Do we love it when people tell us how much they see God using us? 

Do we gloat about the things God is doing through us? 

Do we look down on others in the body of Christ because we feel we are better than them, or more gifted than them? 

Do we get hung up on titles that make us sound distinguished? 

This is just a short list of things we can use to check ourselves. It’s critical that we’re 100% honest about all of them. And we need to let God show us where we’re at with this. 

We encourage everyone to let God give us all a heart examination. Let Him shine His bright, holy light into our hearts and lives and show us where pride may have crept in. And then let Him root it out once and for all. 

We can’t let pride destroy us. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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