Pastor Curt

Bible Verse of The Day – 12-23-13

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(1 John 2:6 NKJV)  He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

Does Christ abide in us today? If yes, then our walk should be like His. We have to do what He does. We have to learn how He did things and follow his example.

The Bible has so many examples of how Christ walked on this earth; how good He was to everyone, how kind and loving He was. And He also spoke up when He needed too.

Now, just because He abides in us doesn’t mean we are perfect, by any means. We will make mistakes along the way. I believe He wants us to try our best, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to walk just as He walked, so that when people see us they see Him through us.

For some people, the only Gospel they will ever get is by watching our walk.

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 – 12-21-13

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1 Thessalonians 1:2 (NKJV) We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers…

You are loved and appreciated.

There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t stop and take the time to thank God for you, our faithful readers.

Even as so many of you have sent us emails, thanking us for what we do, those very words that you have sent are a big encouragement to us.

So, from the very bottom of our hearts, we thank you for being a part of what God has called us to do, and we pray for His blessings over your lives.

Please pray for us also. We are truly grateful.

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 – 12-20-13

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Matthew 5:43-45 (NKJV) 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

It amazes me how badly the world wants to put God in a box and make Him conform to their wants and desires.

I have to admit that it can make me pretty angry sometimes. Not in a hateful way, but because I love God so much that it hurts me to see and hear anyone insult Him or slander Him in any way at all.

But God is not feeble or weak and He is always in control. He has not fallen off His throne and He is not shocked by anything He hears or sees.

If anything, seeing and hearing what you and I hear on a daily basis should teach us how to love people that much more.

It’s easy to be angry and even to feel negatively toward others, but God has commanded us to do good those who hate us and to pray for those who spitefully use us.

This is a far cry from what our flesh would like to do. But God’s way is always better, so I think it would be best if we do things His way.

Can we get an 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 – 12-19-13

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(Romans 5:3-4 NKJV)  And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; {4} and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

What is perseverance? It is the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult.

This is a good quality to have, seeing how life itself is very difficult at times.

This verse tells us that it is tribulation that produces this quality.

So be encouraged today, if we are going through a hard time, because as we go through it we will gain perseverance, character and hope and come out stronger than before.

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 – 12-18-13

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Colossians 3:2 (NKJV) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Life can be stressful if we let it.

There are so many things that can cause our minds to be distracted from the things of God. And the more we get distracted, the more our emotions will try to take over and tell us what to do.

As we go through trials it can sometimes be so hard to hear God and know what choices we should be making. We listen and we either hear nothing at all, or we hear so many different things that it can be tough to know what is from God and what is not.

This is why we need to set our minds on things above and stay close to God. The closer we are to Him and the more our minds are focused on His things, the less room there is for the things of the world to get between us.

And the closer we are to Him, the more clearly we can hear Him and discern His voice when we’re going through tough times and need to make hard choices.

James 4:8 (NKJV) Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…

Press in and set your mind on things above.

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 – 12-17-13

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(Luke 6:41 NKJV)  “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye?

This happens more than we know and not just with unsaved people, but with people that are saved and should know better.

Let’s take a good look at ourselves today and reevaluate ourselves. Are we one of these people that can find fault in someone else’s life,  but when it comes to someone trying to tell us what we do wrong we argue with them, put them down and disconnect ourselves from them?

Are we in denial, thinking we are these perfect little angels and can do NO wrong?

None of us are perfect. So with that in mind, know that there are times when we will have to help someone see some things that they may need to change. There also may be times when someone may have to show us that we have some things to adjust as well.

Always remember that it’s important to hear what people are saying to us. If we are not sure what they are saying is truth, take time to ask God. He will show us.

But don’t just discard it because we don’t like what we hear from someone, or think they are being hurtful or mean, etc. Sometimes truth will hurt, but, it’s the truth that will make us free.

How will we ever grow if we are always finding fault with others and correcting them, but we never let others help us?

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 – 12-16-13

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Colossians 3:3 (NKJV) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

If you are a follower of Christ, you have died.

Your former life has passed away and you are now hidden with Christ, in God.

When we reach the point in our life where we understand that we are lost, full of sin, and in need of God’s forgiveness and salvation, we are then ready to die (spiritually), to let God take our old self and bury it, and raise us up in His newness.

As we do this, we are now hidden with Christ. Our former life is no longer a part of who we are. It is a part of who we were.

The enemy can no longer accuse us of those past sins. They are gone; washed away. They are willingly forgotten by God and cast into His sea of forgetfulness, never to be seen again.

Stop struggling with those sins that were a part of your life before Christ (B.C.). Stop wrestling with guilt and condemnation over those things that were part of the old you. You are not that person any longer.

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

For you have died. And your life is now hidden with Christ, in God.

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 – 12-14-13

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Philippians 3:14 (NKJV) I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

We each have a goal. A single goal for our lives.

We may have lots of things that we need to accomplish while we’re here on earth, but in the end, we still have a singular goal.

Our goal, as followers of Christ, is to reach for the prize of the upward call of God, in Jesus.

So even though we have many earthly goals, our primary goal should be the upward call of God in our lives.

What is the upward call of God? It is that drawing of His spirit that calls us closer and closer to God. It is the pulling on our heart, by the Spirit of God, that causes us to long for Him more and more.

This is the upward call of God. This should be our ultimate goal.

That when we reach the end and we stand before Him, He will look at us and say “Well done my good and faithful servant. Well done”.

Be blessed in all you do and be strong in His power and might.

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 – 12-13-13

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(Luke 6:31 NKJV)  “And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

When we deal with people on a daily basis this is a good verse to remember and keep fresh in our mind at all times.

Some people can be really easy to get along with and life is beautiful! They help make a day go by nicely and there are no challenges.

But, sometimes we meet up with the people that like to make us miserable. You know, putting us down and being very hurtful, getting in our face, picking on us, telling everyone else how bad they think we are.

Whether they mistreat us or not, we cannot fix them or change them. Don’t try to discipline them or correct them. That will make things worse.

Jesus tells us how to handle it; treat others the way we want to be treated in any given situation.

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 – 12-12-13

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John 13:35 (NKJV) By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.

Jesus spoke these words as a way of telling us what is most important.

It is not how we judge others. It is not by how many scriptures we memorize or can quote to people.

It is not by how well we can debate with non-believers. It is not by how many different Bibles we own, or how many times we have read them from cover to cover.

It is not by how articulately we speak or pray. And it is not by how big our church is, how many baptisms we do each year or by how nice the worship team sounds.

No. He didn’t mention a single one of those things.

He said that others will know we are His disciples by our love for one another. And let me assure you that He didn’t just mean our love for fellow believers.

Jesus wanted to make sure we know that our love for people, whether they are believers or not, is what will show them that we are His disciples.

Love breaks down barriers. Love conquers hatred. Love breaks the chains of sin. And love turns away wrath and anger.

Love shows people who God really is, without ever quoting a single scripture or requiring a person to step into a church building.

Love conquers all.

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 – 12-11-13

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(Psalm 150:2 NKJV)  Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!

Take some time today to ponder on our wonderful God!

He is a Mighty God! We live in a world that was spoken into existence by His Words. He spoke it all into existence.

He breathed His breath into us.

He sent His only begotten Son to us and through His Son we have everlasting life.

Praise Him today 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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