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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-28-17

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John 8:12 (NKJV) 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

When we have Jesus we don’t want to be involved in things that He speaks against.

We feel it when we attempt to do something that is wrong, and this causes us to turn from it because of our love for Him.

We know when we participate in or do something that is dark because of the conviction we feel when we do it.

Sometimes mistakes happen and we realize afterwards that what we did was wrong, and we wish we hadn’t done it. That is what repentance is for. We can go to Him and ask for forgiveness, and He will forgive us.

Some people may think “well, I have done something really terrible, and I knew better”. Well, we probably did know better. But just knowing something doesn’t do much. Our actions and our knowledge have to come together, and sometimes they don’t. And when that happens we do  just the opposite of what we KNOW we are supposed to do.

If there is a desire in us to continue to do the things that we know deep down are wrong, then there is a very good chance that we have not surrendered completely to Him.

Christ cannot do a complete work in us until we completely surrender. We can’t pick and choose what we surrender and what we hold on to. Those things that we choose to hold onto will continue to pull us back into darkness.

We need to give it all to Him.

Give those things to Him today and let Him help us to turn completely from them, that we may walk in the light.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-27-17

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2 Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV) 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

What is the key in giving? That we give cheerfully.

We give of our time, we give of our money, we give love and we give encouragement, etc.

We share God’s truth through our words and mostly through our actions. This is all part of giving.

Giving is the right thing to do.

Christ gave His life for me and for you. He gave to us the most precious gift anyone could ever give to us. He gave us eternal life. That means we live forever.

Oh what a JOY!

Make giving a priority in our lives. Ask God to show us where, when and what to give. He is faithful to take care of us as we sow these seeds of cheerful giving!

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

God bless you!!

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 – The Things We Love – 3-26-17

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We all love something. Many of us love more than one thing.

In our newest video, we talk about the things we love and how they can affect our relationship and our walk with God, either for good or for bad.

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Sometimes who or what we love can actually become a weakness in our lives. We might not see it as a weakness until much time has gone by.

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And as time goes by, that weakness can wreak havoc with us.

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Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-25-17

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2 Timothy 2:22 (NKJV) 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

As we read this, we might tend to focus on the first few words; Flee youthful lusts. And that is definitely what we are being encouraged to do.

But if we look more closely, we are also shown how to accomplish this, by spending time with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

A pure heart is so important in everything we do. Our heart is where we keep everything. It’s where everything that we think, say and do comes from. What’s in our heart tells us a lot about who we really are.

God has instructed us to spend time with those who seek Him out of a pure heart, with no hidden motives or agendas and with no deceit. He knows that as we spend time with these kinds of people, that time together will benefit us and help us to steer clear of those youthful lusts He warned us about.

And as we grow, we will also be able to help those around us to do the same thing. The time spent together will be mutually beneficial. And we can all grow stronger together in our walk with God.

So even though we need to reach out to those in need and those who don’t know God, and offer His love to them, we also need to be sure that we are spending time with men and women of God who have a pure heart.

Those with a pure heart will never lead others astray.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-24-17

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Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) 22 Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

One day as I was on my knees praying, I was heavyhearted with so many things. I heard the Lord say to me in this very gentle, but yet firm voice, “you are not the Savior, you know”. I replied back to Him, “Oh Lord, of course I’m not. You are!”. “Well”, the Lord said, “your actions show differently”.

Suddenly I realized what was happening. I had gotten so busy and concerned about the things I was seeing and hearing, that I neglected to take the time I needed to stop and pray about them. Instead, I carried them.

More things kept coming and piling up. It was getting so heavy on me it began to affect me physically. I was getting tired, moody, and I started to get an attitude. That happens when you are carrying a heavy load and you don’t get God’s help.

You see, when we pray and we give the things we are concerned about to God, He takes them, leaving us lighter and free.

Yep. So if you are feeling this way, let me say to you what I heard the Lord say to me; You are not the Savior you know.

Give those things that you are carrying to the Lord. Tell Him about it and leave it there. He will deal with them accordingly as we trust Him with them. He knows what it will take to fix them.

We were not made to carry them, but to cast them.

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 – 3-23-17

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Acts 3:6 (NKJV) 6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

The name of Jesus is no ordinary name.

Once we understand what the name of Jesus can do we will never look at things quite the same way again.

The name of Jesus sets men and women free!

The name of Jesus can overcome sin and death. It heals people of sickness. It can set people free from addictions. It can free the captive from bondage.

You see, the name of Jesus can even drive demons away, even if they don’t want to be driven away.

Acts 16:18 (NKJV) 18 And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour.

So, if we are followers of Christ, we have a mighty weapon at our disposal, to help us defeat the enemy in our lives and in the lives of others who are in need of help.

The name of Jesus has the power to transform us. But only if we let it.

So if we are struggling with something today, and we can’t seem to overcome it, we need to call on the name of Jesus and have faith that he can deliver us!

We may not always understand this, but that’s where faith comes in. Sometimes we just need to step out of the boat, obey the call of Jesus and walk on the water.

Matthew 14:29 (NKJV) 29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

It is then that we will see the power of the name of Jesus in action on our behalf.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-22-17

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Matthew 13:15 (NKJV) 15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.’

Healing comes when we allow God to open our eyes and ears to hear and see the truth. Is the truth always easy to swallow? No. Sometimes the truth can hurt when it goes down.

But once it’s in us and we let it work deep inside of us, it can bring wonderful changes if we take the steps we need to take.

What condition is our heart in today? Has it grown dull? Is it hard, cold, and angry? How about our ears? Can they still hear that still small voice of God? Or have things we’ve been through these past days, months, or years taken their toll on our walk with God?

How about our eyes? Have we stopped looking and seeking for God’s answers and completely given up all hope, maybe because we are just so tired of it all?

Let down that wall my friend, and let God open the eyes of our heart towards Him once again. He will bring true healing and understanding. Amen.

Feel free to contact us if you need prayer.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-21-17

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Philippians 2:3 (NKJV) 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Having the right intentions when doing things for others is the key in being a blessing and shining God’s light. Our motives have to be for the right reasons.

If we help someone out, do it because we really want to, not because we want to get something out of it. We shouldn’t do it because we feel pressured into it, but because we honestly and truly want to help them, with no strings attached.

Be careful when helping others that we don’t get stuck constantly being the one to pull them out of their troubles. God may use us for a season and then pull us away.

This isn’t to be mean or hurtful in any way. But seasons come and go, and sometimes the season for helping one person or situation may end so that the season for another may begin.

Having the right heart and discernment in what we do stems from knowing God, and getting close to Him.

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 – 3-20-17

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John 6:15 (NKJV) 15 Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone.

Jesus came for one reason; to serve.

During His time here on earth, Jesus never once demanded that anyone serve Him or hold Him up as royalty. Instead, He would always serve others. He proved this when He chose to wash the feet of the disciples right before He was arrested and taken away to be beaten and then crucified.

In John 6:15 Jesus had just fed a multitude of people in a very miraculous way. The people saw this and they had it in their hearts and minds to make Him their earthly king. They were determined to do this, even if it meant doing so forcibly.

But because Jesus knew His purpose here on earth, He quietly slipped away so He could be alone.

As always, Jesus set such an incredible example for us. Despite being God in the flesh, He humbled Himself and served those He encountered. He loved people, including us, in spite of faults and evil intentions.

There is no doubt that He had moments when He stood up and spoke boldly when it was needed. He had no problem separating black from white… evil from good. But He always chose to love above all things.

How about us? Do we choose to love and pull away to a quiet place if someone tries to exalt us? Or do we get caught up in it and bask in the glory for ourselves?

Humility is a hard thing sometimes. Pride can catch us off guard if we’re not careful.

But as we grow and mature as a believer, humility will overtake our pride. And we will soon be acting more and more like Jesus, shunning the spotlight and pulling away to spend time alone with our Father.

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 – Jesus Already Won The Victory!

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Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus!

Our lives can go in so many different directions. The things we encounter each day can move us in different ways, depending on what we’re facing.

Many times we tend to live like the price that Jesus paid for us is meaningless, feeling like we are defeated every day. But sometimes we need to be reminded that Jesus has already won the victory for us!

We recorded a new video on this topic, and we hope it will make a difference in the way you see things in your life.

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Too many times we walk around hanging our heads in defeat. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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So we hope this new video will help shed some light on how to walk in the victory that Jesus already won for us, each and every day.

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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 – 3-18-17

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Psalm 3:3(NKJV) 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.

Have we been broken by someone we care deeply about, someone we love and now they are just gone? They have left us feeling empty and wounded.

Sometimes people are hurting and they don’t even realize they are hurting others by their actions. Other times it is intentional. Either way, it hurts us.

How do we overlook one’s faults and forgive them? Through eyes of mercy and grace. Through loving more than we even know how. It’s God’s love, mercy and grace moving through us, taking what we don’t understand and bringing comfort and peace in the midst of it all.

If we are the one that has been hurt and we are down and out today, we shouldn’t beat ourselves up. We have been through some trials that take time for the wounds to heal that have stemmed from the pain.

But we must keep moving forward, even if that forward motion is getting up and doing something different today. Sometimes we just need to get it off our minds and think of nice and pleasant things.

Know that the Lord is there and He will help lift us up and put us back together, one day at a time.

Our prayers are with you and you’re going to make it. God is faithful!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

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