Pastor Curt

Bible Verse of The Day – 5-22-15

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John 14:6 (NKJV) 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

No one comes to the Father except through Me.

These words are a declaration. They are a declaration to every false religion and false teaching across the globe that says that you have to have Jesus and some other thing to be saved.

It’s a declaration to those who would dare to preach “another gospel” that Jesus is the only way to eternal life.

It’s a declaration to the lost souls searching for “the way” that they can stop looking. If they have found Jesus, they have found The Way.

Jesus spoke these words boldly and with authority, making it very clear that He was the Messiah, God with us, who had come to earth to show us the one and only way to the Father.

If you’re relying on Jesus and horoscopes, Jesus and the power of positive thinking, Jesus and the prosperity gospel, Jesus and visualization, Jesus and anything else, stop right now and drop those other things.

They are all false teachings that do nothing but take away from the one true gospel.

Cling to Jesus and His shed blood, and His promise of forgiveness and eternal life, because He is enough. He is all we need.

Push those other things aside and run far from them. And run right into the arms of the Savior.

It is there, and only there, that you will find peace and eternal hope.

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 – 5-21-15

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Luke 8:25(NKJV) 25 But He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!”

Why does It seem like when we are looking for something to happen, nothing happens? But when we least expect it, things happen?

A lot of times when we are looking for something to happen, we have reached a point where we are in need. If it doesn’t happen then we start worrying.

We can get so worried about things at times, we don’t know what or how to pray. Worrying can open the door to letting fear and doubt come waltzing right in.

Where is our faith today?

It’s when we rest, when we keep moving along, doing what we know to do, not wondering, not looking, just taking one day at a time that our faith seems to “work” the best.

Thank God today for where we are at. He’s holding us. He’s watching out for us.

He knows if and when a change needs to be made. He will be right there with us!

Amen.

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 – 5-20-15

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Psalm 119:133 (NKJV) 133 Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.

It’s important that we don’t get so busy and caught up in the things we call “of God” that we don’t pay attention to what He is telling us to do at times.

Most times people start off on the right track and with the right motives. But if we don’t stay close to Him, meaning if we don’t take the time to read His word, take the time to pray and take time to rest, we may find ourselves saying, believing and doing things that are not right and far from His ways.

Draw close to God. No matter what we do, don’t let what we are doing keep us so busy that we don’t have time to stop and listen to Him. Make the time.

It is in His word that we find direction for our lives.

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 – 5-19-15

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Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV) 12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Living and powerful. Those are the perfect words to describe God’s Word.

God’s Word is more than just printed text on paper pages.

His word isn’t something that we just read. We need to breathe it in, like oxygen. We need to consume it like food that sustains us, for that’s what it is; our sustenance.

It’s nourishment to our souls, water to our parched spirits, strength for the weary and new life to our dry bones.

No matter what we’re facing, God’s word can lift us up and breathe new life into our tired being and give us a new perspective.

There’s a reason why His word, the Bible, has endured all of these centuries, through thousands and thousands of wars across the globe, through terrible tyrannic governments that tried so hard to destroy it and wipe it from the face of the earth, through famines and desolation across many nations.

His word is alive! It is powerful!

So we encourage you today to immerse yourself in it. Soak it in and let Him speak to you through it. Don’t read it with a motive. Just let it penetrate you. Then, when you do this, you will begin to understand what it means when the scripture says that the word of God is living and powerful!

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 – 5-18-15

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Psalm 133:1 (NKJV) 133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Sometimes going through trials, whether it’s a family, workplace, church group, etc., can bring out some ugly stuff with those involved.

We may see things about a person we have never seen before. We have to be careful it doesn’t cause us to fall prey also, by saying things or doing things out of tiredness, sensitivity, or emotions.

Hard times and life’s challenges can cause us to split up at times, if we are not careful. We get so focused, wanting to fix the main “PROBLEM” that we can cause another one.

Our minds forget the One important thing that God says is good and pleasant. That is, staying together, especially in times like these.

It can be very hard, depending on how close the trial hits to home.

Holding our tongue, respecting and listening to what others have to say, and getting rest, whenever possible, can be very helpful during these kinds of times.

In times like these, we need to focus on holding together so that we may be able to see the problem through to the end. Amen.

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 – 5-16-15

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Psalm 143:10 (NKJV) 10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Don’t let hype or pressure move us from where God wants us to be or from what He wants us to be doing.

There will always be things that may sound good and look good to us. There will be things that will tug on our hearts, but it’s not always going to be God’s will for us.

Getting involved at the wrong time and doing the wrong thing leads to one thing; distraction. Distractions come and even though they may not seem like a big deal, they are.

Distractions take us away from the things that God has for us to do. They cause time to go by, and we can never get that time back.

We cannot let our emotions get caught up in the hype of the moment. There is no hype with God.

Take time to seek God before getting pulled into something that is not His will for us.

Every day counts with 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 – 5-15-15

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Romans 8:38-39 (NKJV) 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Have you ever wondered if God would turn His back on you and abandon you?

Let us reassure you that God’s love transcends all boundaries and obstacles that we could possibly dream up.

God is not a fair weather God. He’s not here for us only when we’re on top of our game and doing everything just right.

God loves us in spite of ourselves, in spite of our shortcomings and in spite of our faults.

It’s because of these things that we so desperately need Him and it is these very things that He wants to help us overcome and have victory over.

Romans 5:8 (NKJV) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

So if you’re living in fear or if you’ve been doubting His love for you, take rest in knowing that He loves us so much that Christ died for us, even while we were still sinners.

You. Are. Loved.

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 – 5-14-15

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Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

In all of our seeking, chasing and pursuing, there is one thing that needs to come first.

The fear of the Lord.

We can seek to understand as much as possible about God and who He is.

We can obtain college degrees in so many different areas of expertise.

We can become a leader in our community, our state, province or city.

We can have hundreds of friends (if that’s even possible).

But if we don’t fear God, everything else is in vain.

A reverent fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom. If we revere Him and fear Him, we will put everything else in its proper place and perspective.

If we fear Him, it will help keep us from falling into things that are contrary to His word.

If we fear Him and put Him first, so many other things in our lives will fall into place.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.

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 – 5-13-15

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Romans 1:19-21 (NKJV) 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

Trying to figure God out and comprehend Him fully is futile.

God is so far above and beyond our minds, it’s impossible for us to ever put all of the pieces together and figure Him out completely.

Yes, we have His word. And by His word we learn of Him and we get a certain level of understanding. But to walk with God requires faith.

Faith can take us beyond those things that we can’t understand with our minds. Faith can show us things that our minds could never perceive. And faith can go where intellect can’t go.

Does that mean intellectual people can never have faith in God? No. But it does mean that intellectual people will need to accept the fact that there will be some things that they can never explain or fully understand, and move in faith toward God.

You see, it takes faith to walk with God and faith to please God.

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.

So if you, or someone you know is having trouble understanding God, or some of the things happening in life, it’s time to stop trying to figure it all out.

Let’s put our trust in the God who is evidenced all around us, in what we see, touch, hear, smell and experience every minute of our lives.

Creation demands a Creator!

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 – 5-12-15

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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.

God wants us to pursue Him with a pure heart.

There are so many things that will try to substitute themselves for a sincere, pure heart.

Hype, bright lights, eloquent speech, loud voices, excellent musical performances and so many other things that appeal to our flesh will try to pretend to be true, sincere worship of God.

But if our heart isn’t pure, these things mean nothing to Him. They are just noise and activity.

When push comes to shove, it doesn’t matter how beautifully we sing, how eloquently we pray or speak, how many people compliment us on the way we look, how well we teach or how great our sermons might be. If our heart isn’t pure, God isn’t in it.

Does this mean that we can’t be loud when we express our faith? Does this mean that God doesn’t like good music? Does this mean that we always have to be quiet in our reverence? Absolutely not!

We can worship God very loudly. We can dance with great joy and enthusiasm before Him, as long as it’s sincere and done from a pure heart!

Let’s ask God to check us and show us where we’re sincere and where we’re not. After all, we’re really just practicing for when we bow before His throne in heaven!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
PO Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-11-15

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Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

He who promised is faithful.

Sometimes, while we’re going through trials, the light at the end of the tunnel can seem so far away. So far, in fact, that we can’t even see it.

And while we’re in the darkness, it can cause us to lose hope. And before we know it, we’re doubting God and questioning Him.

One thing we want to share with you today is this; We will never fully comprehend God and we will never fully understand why we go through the things we go through. We can’t. It’s just not possible.

But, as we go through various trials and tribulations, we need to hold fast to our hope, because if we lose our hope, we have nothing left.

It is our hope that pulls us through these hard times, keeping us looking toward that day when the darkness ends and this trial is over. And our hope comes from the One who gives us what we need to make it through those trials.

So keep going. Keep your eyes on the Giver of life. He holds our future, no matter what today might look like.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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