Pastor Curt

Bible Verse of The Day – 3-24-14

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(Proverbs 17:14 NKJV)  The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

Contention: something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated.

Contention works through the flesh and it is right in there with (Galatians 5:20 NKJV)  idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies…

And God tells us  in (Galatians 5:21 NKJV)  those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Those who look for arguments walk in contention. Contention lives to have the last word, even if it’s wrong. A lot of family feuds come from contention. It’s time to shut it down on our end.

We have the choice and the freedom to stop it. In fact God would want us to do that very thing. How do we stop it from working through us or against us?

We don’t argue. We don’t try to get the last word in. Even though the person may be wrong in what they are saying or doing, and we disagree with them. We as God’s children need not argue.

But, what we need is His guidance, wisdom and understanding on how to handle the situation. Do we address it or simply walk away and leave it alone?

If a person has no-one to argue with, then it’s over. That is how we shut it down and stop the quarrel. Done.

So if someone is trying to keep an argument or contention going with us today, guess what! We have the power to end it, by simply not arguing back.

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 – 3-22-14

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1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NKJV) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails…

No commentary is needed for this one.

Love Wins.

Love like you’ve never loved before.

Be blessed in all you do.

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 – 3-21-14

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(1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV)  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Yesterday I got to spend some time with my grandchildren, 5 & 6 yrs. old. As we were playing, I looked around at their bedrooms. I begin to share with them how God sure did bless them.

I went on to share with them how wonderful it was that they had such beautiful things. I said to them, “look at all your wonderful toys and your beautiful bedrooms, oh how nice mommy and daddy have made it for you. Your house is nice and warm and your kitchen is filled with food. God has blessed you and It blesses me to see such wonderful blessings!”

They both got all excited and started to look around and they too began to add to the list of things that they considered a blessing. I shared with them how they need to always remember to thank God, for without Him we would have nothing and He likes when we give Him thanks.

Take a few minutes today and look around. Find the things that God has blessed us with and just thank Him, for He is GOOD!

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 – 3-20-14

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

How many of you reading this are facing a struggle right now?

And how many of you who just nodded your head “yes”, are facing struggles of what seems like impossible odds, where it looks like there is just no way to overcome those struggles and see victory?

Well, we have a word for you today!

“With God All Things Are Possible“!

Oh, I know that sounds cliché’. But it’s absolute truth, and when we learn to look past our human intellect, human logic and human understanding, and see things through eyes of faith, then God can move on our behalf!

We try so hard to fix the things that are broken, but all we do is make it harder! We only have limited understanding when it comes to the problems we face. But God understands it all and knows what it takes to fix broken things.

And the funny part is that when God does it, it’s never the way we would have expected it to happen. And why is that? Because He wants, and deserves, the glory for it.

If everything got fixed the way we expected it to get fixed, we would never know that it was God who did it for us.

So, today, believe for the impossible. Let go of your mess, your trial and your struggle. Give it over to the One who has the answer… the correct answer!

With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible!

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 – 3-19-14

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(Matthew 8:2-3 NKJV)  And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” {3} Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Oh how He is willing! His hand is reaching out to us today.

Are we suffering? Are we holding our hand back because we think we don’t deserve healing?

None of us deserve His healing. We are all sinners. That is what’s so wonderful about Him, that in spite of our sinful condition, He still loves us and wants to save us and heal us.

Let us come to Him and worship Him today. He is willing to heal, deliver, save, restore, rebuild and bring Victory to us!!

God wants to heal some of you today, right now… Reach out to Him, touch His hand and receive your healing today.

Dear God in Heaven,

Our wonderful Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ. I’m thankful for all that You have done for me. I come to You today and bow before You with a heart of worship. I give You praise for You are a Mighty King!

Thank You dear God for sending Jesus to die on the cross for me and for saving my soul. Today I take my hand and reach out to You and touch Your healing hand, believing that You are willing to cleanse me, just as You cleansed the leper.

I pray this prayer, believing for Your healing, In the name of Jesus Christ. 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 – 3-18-14

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Proverbs 11:11 (NKJV) By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Did you know that your presence and my presence in a city can bring blessings to that city?

As children of God, our presence in a place brings God’s blessing upon that place. We carry His presence wherever we go.

Because God’s spirit is in us, our presence can drive demonic forces away from a place. This holds true for towns, cities, places of employment, schools we attend and more.

Does it mean everything around us will be trouble-free? Of course not, but it does mean that wherever we go, God will be there with us. And wherever God is, there is His blessing.

On the contrary, wherever there is wickedness, the city will be overthrown by that wickedness.

It can be pretty easy to spot areas that are full of wickedness. There is no peace and there is constant trouble. Wickedness brings chaos and strife.

So today, remember that the place where you live is being blessed because of your presence in that town, and God’s presence in you.

Be blessed today and enjoy the presence of God in your life.

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 – 3-17-14

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Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

We are the light of the world!

Jesus told us that we are the light of the world. He also said that we are to let our light shine before men so that our Father in heaven may be glorified.

This gives us a huge responsibility. It means that we can’t just sit back and hold God’s light within us, hoarding it four ourselves. Instead, we need to let that light shine to those we come into contact with, each and every day.

We work with people, go to school with people, interact with people outside of our home everywhere we go. It is these very people who need God’s hope and love. And it is through us that they will see Him, if we let them.

But don’t take this wrong. This does not mean that we need to preach to everyone we see. This means that we are to love them. We need to treat them kindly, with respect, with compassion, mercy and without judging them.

It is this kind of love and this kind of interaction that will let God’s light shine through us onto them and into their lives.

You may ask “how will they know it’s God’s love if we don’t share the gospel with them or if we don’t tell them that it’s God’s love?”. They will know because it is different than what they are accustomed to.

Love people. Smile and say hello. Be pleasant. After all, isn’t this what we would like others to do for us? And isn’t this what God has told us to do?

Let your light shine!

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 – 3-15-14

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Matthew 5:7 (NKJV) Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

God is merciful. He has shown each and every one of us mercy. We are all deserving of punishment for our sins. But He saw fit to bestow mercy upon us instead of judgment.

So how do we treat others?

Are we merciful to others, or are we harsh and judgmental? Do we allow people to make mistakes without jumping down their throats, or do we jump all over them at the first little thing that they do wrong?

According to Jesus, if we wish to obtain mercy, we need to give mercy.

So are we doing this? Are we sowing mercy?

Nothing deep or philosophical here. Just some straight truth to help us stay on the right track.

Honor God and enjoy your weekend.

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 – 3-14-14

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(Psalm 1:1-2 NKJV)  Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; {2} But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.

Meditating on God’s word helps us to stay sensitive to the things that please Him. The more we keep our thoughts and heart pure, the easier it gets to do the right things throughout our day. We are blessed if we can stay clear of the things that are not pleasing to God.

In order to stay clear of the things that are not godly, we must be strong in our spirit man, and to get strong we need to meditate on His word, letting it penetrate the deepest part of our heart.

Enjoy your time with Him. God is faithful!!

(Psalm 37:4 NKJV)  Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.

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 – 3-13-14

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Genesis 2:24 (NKJV) Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

Marriage is a sacred bond between a man and a woman. It’s ordained by God to be a lifetime commitment to each other.

Sadly, today’s society has been quite successful at trying to tear marriage apart and destroy the sanctity of it. It has become just as common for people to get divorced as it has for people to stay together. Maybe even more common…

There are so many factors that play into a happy, successful marriage. It’s safe to say that it’s way too deep to cover in this email message.

Anyone reading this who has been through a divorce can attest to the devastation that takes place when a divorce happens. It’s a deep thing that nobody can fully explain. And that’s because it’s a spiritual bond that’s being torn apart when a couple separates permanently.

But let us just say that, regardless what people say, marriages today can still work and they can still last. It just takes work and it takes a 100% commitment from both, the husband and the wife. If either person gives less than 100%, the marriage is going to be fighting an uphill battle.

Yesterday, March 12, Pastor Ellie and I celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary. We thank God for our lasting relationship and the fact that we can be a living testimony, showing the world that marriages can still work!

Has it always been easy? Heck, no! Our relationship has always been strong, but as a couple we have faced some tremendous battles in our lives. Whether it has been financial battles or anything else, God has brought us through them all with victory. And we give Him all the glory and honor.

So take heart, children of God! There is still hope for a strong and successful marriage, even in these dark times that we’re living in.

Trust God and put Him first in everything, and He will lead you every step of the way.

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 – 3-12-14

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(Psalm 9:10 NKJV)  And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

Putting our trust in God and seeking Him is how we move ahead in our lives each day.

Trust Him in the good times and bad. Seek Him in the good times and bad.

We are  human and at times we get fearful. Fear cancels out trust and trust cancels out fear.

Some of us may be dealing with illness, some may be dealing with losing our job, some with marital issues, some with abuse, some with drug addictions. Some may be dealing with school issues, etc.

These are all things that can cause us to be fearful for we know what the consequences can be if these situations don’t change.

We don’t want to ignore the fear that we feel, but we can take what is causing us to be fearful and bring it to God. Tell Him about it, seek Him and let Him walk us through it.

We may think that because it is our fault that we are in the situation we are in that God won’t help us. But that’s not true. God knows we are far from perfect, and we’re going to make mess ups.

But nevertheless, He understands and He truly wants to help. He will not forsake those who seek Him, whether it was our fault or not.

Do we know His name today? Yes… Jesus Christ! Do we put our trust in Him and do we seek Him? Yes…every step of the way!! Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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