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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-4-14

January 4, 2014 by Pastor Curt

Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Be strong and of good courage!

The challenges that you’re facing right now will not be your demise. They will not bring you down and they will not defeat you!

Do not be afraid. God is by your side and on your side.

When you begin to have doubts, know this:

Romans 8:31 (NKJV) What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Stand strong in His might, not on your own strength. It is God that brings victory and it usually comes in ways and at times that we would never have expected it to happen.

So be strong and courageous.

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 – 1-2-14

January 2, 2014 by Pastor Curt

(Psalm 47:1-2 NKJV) Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! {2} For the LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth.

Have we ever felt like running and hiding when things are getting out of hand? How about not wanting to get out of bed? Sometimes we don’t even want to see anyone or speak to anyone because of our situation; we can’t find the strength to face another day or person.

We have to remember when we feel this way that no matter what we think about our situation, whether or not we can get out of it by our own knowledge, it’s not over.

We will face it, with or without God. Choose to face it with Him!

He is an awesome King, Jehovah God; He has a plan that will blow our minds.

Praise Him, knowing that He has our back. He will go to battle for us as we put our trust in Him.

Shout to God with the voice of Triumph!! 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 – 1-1-14

January 1, 2014 by Pastor Curt

Luke 6:37 (NKJV) “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

This scripture is used so often to teach about judging or not judging others. But today we’re going to talk about a different topic.

Forgiveness.

Forgiveness is something we taught about just a few days ago, but as we turn the corner into the new year, let’s talk about it once more, just to make sure we all get the new year started on the right foot.

Forgiveness is something we all need to learn how to do. Most of us already know this. But what doesn’t seem to get taught is how to understand that forgiveness is not just a choice or a decision that’s made, but it’s also a process.

When we talk about forgiveness, we need to know that we are each responsible for making the choice to forgive others. But once we make that decision, the actual act and process of forgiveness, as a whole, doesn’t necessarily happen instantly.

We start by deciding to forgive a person and then we have to walk it out, day by day, a little tiny bit at a time. Over time, whether it takes days, weeks, months or years, forgiveness will happen if we work at it and determine in our heart and mind to forgive them and ask God to heal the wounds inside of us from whatever pain the other person inflicted upon us.

So start the year off by choosing to forgive someone and then walk it out during the remainder of the year, a little bit at a time.

Happy 2014, everyone. May God’s blessings be upon your life in abundance.

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 – 12-31-13

December 31, 2013 by Pastor Curt

(1 Chronicles 16:11 NKJV) Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

Are we needing an answer to our problems today? Are we needing someone to comfort us? Are we feeling alone and need a good friend, someone we can talk to and share everything with? Do we need someone we can trust?

Seek the Lord today and He will be there. He will have an answer for us. His arms are always wide open, He will hold us tight and comfort us!

(Psalm 46:1 NKJV) God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

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 – 12-30-13

December 30, 2013 by Pastor Curt

Romans 12:2 (NKJV) 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.

The renewing of your mind. What is that anyway?

It’s the key to our walk with God and how He can use us in this world we live in.

As followers of Christ, our minds shouldn’t be the same as they were before we knew Him. Our old minds used to think a certain way. They processed carnal thoughts and had no idea about spiritual things.

We functioned solely by intellect and logic. But that was before we knew the truth. Now that we have embraced the Truth, our minds have been renewed, just as we have become new creations in Christ.

So what does that mean? It means that we should now be led by God’s spirit, not by our carnal, intellectual or logical thoughts. It means that everything we do should be gaged by whether it lines up with what God says or not.

This doesn’t mean that we throw out common sense, but it does mean that sometimes God will have us say or do things that just don’t make sense to your heads. Sometimes He will have us do things that people will look at us a little funny for doing, because it won’t make sense to them.

But that’s OK. If our minds have been renewed and we are following God’s leading, we don’t need to worry about what others think.

It’s what God thinks that truly matters.

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 – 12-28-13

December 28, 2013 by Pastor Curt

(Luke 7:50 NKJV) Then He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”

It won’t anyone’s faith but our own that saves us.

We can not ride on the coat tails of our Pastors and get a free ride into Heaven. They can preach us a message of salvation, but it takes our faith to be saved.

The same goes for our parents, our teachers, our brothers, sisters, or our friends, etc. We can not be saved by their faith; it has to be our own personal faith in Jesus Christ.

As we call upon the name of Jesus Christ and repent from our sins, believing that He is the Son of God and that He came to save us from our sins, we shall be saved!

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 – 12-27-13

December 27, 2013 by Pastor Curt

(Luke 6:37 NKJV) “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

We all do things that we need forgiveness for. The New Year is approaching and we will all be pondering on what we would like to see changed in our own personal lives.

There are tons of things I’m sure we can come up with. Some of us will start eating healthier, some will start exercising more regularly and others may want to start a savings account or a new budget, etc.

One of the things that came to me this morning is that even though all these things are good for us, and it’s great to go into the New Year wanting to learn from the mistakes we’ve made, let us not forget the things that effect our heart and our walk with God.

We can all agree on one thing; we all do things we need forgiveness for. Doesn’t It bring such a relief when we pray and ask God for His forgiveness and He freely gives it to us? It feels so good!

But this verse also tells us to forgive, as well. It’s not just about God forgiving us. We play an important part in this too! If we hold onto things and don’t forgive people on our end it effects our hearts, our relationship with God, our health and our relationships with others.

Let’s all go into this new year together, pondering in our hearts, and asking if there is someone that stands out that has hurt us or stolen from us? Or maybe there’s someone who said something that hurt us or we learned something about someone and it has caused us to be angry towards them. Maybe someone we love and care for deeply disappointed us in their decisions, etc.

Whatever it may be, instead of holding onto to the pain and hurtful situation, let’s make a choice in our hearts today to let it go, to forgive that person and lay it down, handing it over to God and trusting Him to take care of it. Let’s enter into the New Year with forgiveness toward those that have been hurtful.

Forgiveness starts in our heart. It is a sincere acknowledging and wanting to let go, and not hold onto the hurt or anger any longer. When we do this sincerely, from our heart, we will be free. When we do this, not only do we forgive someone but God forgives us for things we’ve done as well.

The hurt may take some time to heal, but it will heal if we let it.

So let’s enter into this New Year with a heart of forgiveness, give it all to God, let go of the past and enter into the NEW things that God has for 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 – 12-26-13

December 26, 2013 by Pastor Curt

2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, 2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith.

This is our prayer; that the word of the Lord will run swiftly and be glorified across the whole earth!

As we approach the new year, please be in agreement with us, that God’s word will continue to go forth in power and reach those who need to hear it, in His timing and by His spirit.

During this past year we have been under attack on a personal level as well as on the ministry level, from many different angles.

We refuse to back down. We recognize it for what it really is and we are pushing back, persistent in the calling that God has placed on us to bring His word to the nations through the means that He has enabled us to move in.

So please continue to stand with us and share the words that we send out each day, passing them along to friends, family and anyone you know who might enjoy them or need to hear them.

2014 is a year of promise… God’s promise to each and every one of us for continued new life in Him, as we press into Him and follow His leading by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Rest in his love and his mercy and trust Him for everything you need.

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 – 12-25-13

December 25, 2013 by Pastor Curt

(Isaiah 9:6 NKJV) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

We are so blessed!

God sent His Son to save this world. He did this for each one of us. If there is someone today that we know is not a follower of Christ, let us take a few minutes and pray for them. Pray that their heart would be softened and drawn to Him. And pray that God will reveal himself to them in a mighty way and they will give their heart to Christ.

If there is someone reading this today and you feel like you have taken a step off the path that God has for you, and you are feeling convicted in your heart, take some time today to ask God for forgiveness and to help you get back on track. Take one step at a time and let Him help. He loves you and will never give up on you.

Thank you, Father, for Your love for us and for sending us a Savior, Your very Son. We lift You up this day, Lord, for You are Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. Praise be to You in the Most High!

Merry Christmas everyone!

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 – 12-24-13

December 24, 2013 by Pastor Curt

Matthew 7:1 (NKJV) “Judge not, that you be not judged.

Seven little words.

But these seven little words carry a lot of weight. And over the last several months God has been driving this home to me in many, many ways, showing me that all Christians are guilty of this and that our guilt has driven people away from Him by the millions.

100 years ago this might not have been such an obvious problem in light of that fact that there was no television, no internet and very few telephones over which people could gossip and share their judgments about others.

But it was still happening and it has bloomed into a major problem today. Modern technology has cause this problem to be magnified a million times over, causing much hurt in the world.

We need to remember that even though we know the truth of God’s word when it comes to sin, and the consequences of sin, it is not our duty to pass judgment on anyone who partakes of particular sins.

We are, after all, all sinners. And sin is sin, regardless of what kind of sin we are each guilty of.

Jesus set the example for us Himself, as He chose to LOVE sinners, rather than judge them for their sin. This was obvious in so many instances, where He would tell them plainly that He did not condemn them, but would tell them to sin no more and then send them on their way.

Church, let’s follow in His footsteps. Let’s love people for who they are and let God be their judge.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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