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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-24-13

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(Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV)  Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, {2} looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

We are all running in a race! This is not a race with temporal results or implications. It is a race with eternal consequences!

Each and every one of us must run this race to the best of our ability, trained and nurtured by God, through the Holy Spirit.

God urges us to run our race with “endurance”.

Endurance doesn’t come easily. It takes lots and lots of training and hard work, and it usually comes with a fair amount of fighting and resistance.

Building endurance requires a lot of discipline. Discipline is something that not too many of us like, whether it’s self-discipline or discipline applied by someone who is over us or in charge of us.

It’s so very important that we remember that the race we’re running isn’t just some earthly sporting event with a bunch of fans cheering for their favorite runner. This race involves our eternal soul, and we have God cheering us on from His heavenly throne!

If you’re tired today, lift your eyes to heaven and draw strength from God, our creator and the supplier of our needs.

When we cross the finish line, He will be there waiting for 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 – 6-22-13

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(Proverbs 6:16-19 NKJV)  These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: {17} A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, {18} A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, {19} A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

Today we’re going to take a look today at verse 19 and, specifically, the last part of the sentence about discord.

What is discord – a lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas).

Looking back at my life, one of the things I was very uncomfortable with was proving people wrong or having to tell them that I disagree with them.

There were times I knew they were wrong, but I hated the thought of having to be the one to tell them. I’d rather just let them think they’re right and pray that down the road they will realize it. Now, this can be good in some situations, but it can also be bad.

Then there is another type of person who, on the other hand, may have a strong desire to help people in a way by correcting them. These types of people are always looking for someone or something to correct. This can be good in some cases, but it can also be bad.

What is the balance in both of these examples? The balance is in learning to walk in God’s wisdom, love, and timing. If we are not careful in speaking the truth or holding back with the truth, we can cause what God hates, discord, disagreement and strife.

As hard as it is for some people to hold back or for some to speak up, if we let God lead, and we follow His leading, it will turn out fruitful.

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

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(Deuteronomy 7:22 NKJV)  “And the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the beasts of the field become too numerous for you.

God gave the Israelites a plan; it would be “little by little” that they would destroy the enemy. There was a reason why God did it this way, to protect them from the beasts of the field becoming too numerous for them to handle.

We have to know God’s plan, and just as He had a reason why He did it little by little, there are times it will be the same for us. Just because things seem to be taking a bit longer than we anticipated, it does not mean that we are not reaching our goal or receiving an answer. And it doesn’t mean that we won’t get the victory in our battle.

Don’t get me wrong… I have had times in my life where I felt like nothing was happening at all and things were too quiet. But we have to remember “little by little” is OK with God!! He has His reasons why.

Let God’s plan work for you. Let Him take all the time He wants when helping us win the battle.

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 – 6-20-13

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(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.

We want to let you know today that if you have received Christ and have been washed by His blood, you are a NEW creation!!

You are not just the old creation with a little soap and water applied. You are blood-washed and brand new.

Jesus did not die to help us cover our sins or to put a band-aid on them. He died to wash them away and remove them from our past.

If you are in Christ, you are brand new! Your past has been forgiven and you have been given a new future as a child of God… the Most High King!!

So no matter what you are going through today, know that you cannot be defeated. You cannot be pushed backward. You are meant to move FORWARD.

Lift your head up and fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. For He and only He is able to cleanse us from our past.

If the devil is waving your past in your face, trying to condemn you and make you feel guilty, remind him that Jesus paid the price for your sins and they are forever washed away.

Walk in victory today! 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 – 6-19-13

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(1 Corinthians 10:23 NKJV)  All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.

As followers of Christ, we lived under grace. This means that our sins are forgiven as soon as we ask God to do so and then we repent.

To repent means to turn away from and not go back to something. Our sins should not become a habitual, often-repeated routine that we fall into.

Because of God’s grace and mercy, we have been given the freedom to choose what we do and what we don’t do. He has given us a free will.

We need to remember that as believers we have an awesome responsible to try to please God in all we do. It is His desire that we live righteous, holy lives, shining His light into the darkness around us.

None of us will ever be perfect at this, but each of us has been given the Spirit of God living within us to help us discern things and keep our feet on the path He has set before us.

God has entrusted His work to us, His people. Let’s be sure we’re doing it to the best of our ability, guided by The Holy Spirit.

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 – 6-18-13

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(2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV)  “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

If we humble ourselves and Pray.

This is the key to unlock the freedom in our country. This is the key to get God back into the places where He has been abandoned or shut out…Prayer is where it’s at.

Prayer is powerful and we don’t need to be anywhere in particularly to pray and get with God. We don’t need to be a Pastor or have any title for God to hear us; all we need is to be His people and open our mouths and our hearts to Him.

As a child cries out for their Papa when they have fallen down and are hurt, their Papa will not let them stay down hurt and suffering. No… he will coming running to rescue them, just as our Daddy wants to help us to get back UP and heal our wounds!

Today we need to pray for our country. Each one of us, not just a few here and there, not just a handful of us. We all need to join together for our country, whether it is in the USA or in another country, we are brothers and sisters in Christ (Matthew 18:20 NKJV)  “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”).  Let us come together today, take some time today and pray.

God is with us in this. He tells us in His word to repent and Pray and He will heal our land. Is your land aching for Him today? Is it crying out for His presence once again?

We are equipped to do this. He has given us all we need for this battle and it lies in our hearts, protected and safe. It lies on our tongues. No one can take it away from us. Let us pray today for our country and let God Heal what man has tried to destroy.

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 – 6-17-13

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(1 Peter 5:6-7 NKJV)  Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, {7} casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Humility: the quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people.

Humility is such an important character trait, but it can be so hard to achieve in so many ways.

It seems that just when we think we’re being humble, God comes along and shows us how prideful we are.

Most of us would never think or admit that we are anything less than humble, but pride can creep into our lives in so many ways.

Want to know the best way to become humble? Serve others. Serve others who are in need. Spend time helping someone in trouble. Spend time doing things for people who can’t do for themselves.

Go to “the least of these” and be their hands and feet. When someone seems like they might be less than you in any way at all, put yourself in their shoes. Take the time to learn how they got to where they are. Sometimes hearing other people’s trials and struggles is very humbling.

There is never a lack of needs. Find someone in need and help tend to them. Get God on it. Let Him direct you to those He wants you to help. Sometimes it’s the ones who don’t ask for help who need it the most.

(Matthew 25:35-40 NKJV)  “{35} ‘for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; {36} ‘I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’

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 – 6-15-13

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(James 3:8-10 NKJV)  But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. {9} With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. {10} Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

What legacy will we leave?

When we have breathed our last breath, what will be left behind to remind people that we were here on this earth? When they remember us, what will they think of?

This is not a morbid message about dying. It’s a message about living!

Each day we speak words. We speak lots of them. Some of us, depending on our personality, might speak more or less words than others. But at the end of the day. we’ve still spoken lots and lots of words!

What we say to others can sow seeds of love, kindness, compassion, forgiveness… God’s qualities, or they can sow seeds of bitterness, strife, anger, hatred… the fruits of the enemy of our soul.

(Proverbs 18:21 NKJV)  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Words can seem so insignificant, but they truly have the power to bring life or bring death. And we need to remember that once words are spoken, they can never be taken back.

Let’s make a decision to choose our words very wisely, regardless of who they are being spoken to.

Our words bring life or death. Speak words of 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 – 6-14-13

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(Hebrews 6:15 NKJV)  And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

The verse above is referring to Abraham. God had made a promise to Him. The promise came to pass, but it took a while to happen.

Abraham patiently endured as he waited. His patience was rewarded with the fulfillment of God’s promise.

The really cool part of this scenario is that God swore to Abraham and because He could swear by nobody greater than Himself, He swore by Himself!

(Hebrews 6:13 NKJV)  For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself…

God is a God of His word. He is pure and holy, not able to lie or break a promise.

If we are waiting on God and He has promised us something, He is sure to keep His word and fulfill His promise.

We just need to be sure that it’s God’s promise we’re waiting on and not man’s!

Seek God in everything. Trust Him with everything. If our hope and trust is in Him, we can never go wrong.

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 – 6-13-13

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(Hebrews 5:13-14 NKJV)  For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. {14} But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

It is never a good thing to stay in one place too long with regard to spiritual growth.

As believers and followers of Christ, God wants us to constantly be learning and growing, getting a better understanding of who He is and what He wants for our lives.

Some of us have been Christians for a very long time, while others may have just recently recognized their lost condition and gotten saved. There may still be others reading this who are seeking God and trying to figure out how to reach Him.

One thing we have learned over the years is that the length of time that a person has been a believer doesn’t always correlate with their spiritual age or maturity. Some people grow quickly, while others might take some time. It all depends on the person, their personality and their circumstances.

Today, we’d like to challenge everyone!

We’d like to challenge you to take some new steps in your walk with God and make a choice to pursue Him more diligently. A strong relationship with anyone doesn’t just happen. It takes constant effort on the part of both people.

And so it is with God. If we desire to be close to Him and know Him well, we have to put forth the effort.

So, starting today, make an effort to set aside a little time each day to do a little something extra to build your relationship with God. Read His word. Talk to Him. Listen for His voice.

If you’re sincere in doing this, you will begin to see a difference in your relationship with our Father, the Creator of all we see, in a very short time.

Go ahead. We dare 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 – 6-12-13

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(Galatians 5:24-25 NKJV)  And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. {25} If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Doing God’s will, vs.our own will, can be very complicated if we are not letting ourselves be led by the Spirit.

At times our flesh will desire something and the Spirit of God is saying “No”! But because we love what the flesh is wanting or what it desires, we will ignore the Spirit and His promptings and give in to the flesh.

After the fact, we always feel terrible for not listening and wished we had made the right choice.

This is very common in the lives of all believers, having to fight off the desires of the flesh so that we can be led by the Spirit. Sometimes the fight is a little easier than others, depending on how badly we want what we can’t have.

Keep that flesh crucified and we will eventually see why God does what He does when He does it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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