Author: Pastor Curt

Bible Verse of The Day – 10-2-24

John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

God is the God of absolutes. He is the God of truth.

Jesus stated (in John 14:6) that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He came to offer freedom to humanity.

He brought (and paid for) this freedom by way of the words He spoke and by His sacrificial death on the cross. Both of these things offered freedom to anyone who was willing to embrace them in their fullness and apply them to their lives.

During His time on earth, Jesus spent a fair amount of time ministering directly to people He encountered; the sick, the lame, the demon-possessed, and even the dead.

And He healed them all. Completely.

He did not partially heal them. He did not partially deliver them. He did not partially raise them from the dead. What He did, He did in fullness.

He stated plainly in His own words that “if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”

His word is truth. His words, free indeed, indicate complete freedom.

Over the last several months I have heard numerous references to addicted people reaching out to Jesus as a replacement for the drugs and alcohol that enslave them.

And while I understand the sincerity of this statement, it has shown me that many people still do not fully realize the complete deliverance and freedom that God offers through the blood of Christ.

His absolute freedom is not just my opinion. It is made plain in God’s word. But somehow the clarity and truth of this has been missed or laid aside by some.

Why? Because it can be difficult for the human intellect to grasp that a touch from God can break the chains of a years-long or decades-long addiction or health/medical problem.

But that lack of understanding or acceptance does not negate the truth.

God does not operate within the bounds of our thinking (Isaiah 55:9). He is not limited by our lack of understanding or lack of taking Him at His word.

He is still the same God who spoke the worlds into existence. He is still the same God who formed man from the dirt and breathed life into the nostrils of Adam.

And He is still the same God who chose to come to earth in human form, walk among us, demonstrate love, compassion, and mercy to us, and then willingly die in our place in the cruelest, most brutal way that man had devised at that time.

Let us see the truth that is written out for us (literally), and embrace it on a personal level, allowing Him to touch us by faith and bring the freedom and healing that He wants us to walk in.

It is real. And the words Jesus spoke are true; you shall be free indeed.

Isaiah 53:4-5 (LSB) 4 Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our peace fell upon Him, And by His wounds we are healed.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-1-24

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Train up our children.

In order for parents to follow this scripture, God has to be moving in our hearts. We can’t teach our children, or anyone else, if we don’t let Him train us first.

We give up so much to see our children happy.

We often make huge sacrifices for them. But do we give up the things we need to give up so we can have a strong walk with God, and through it be an example?

The Holy Spirit is our Helper in leading our children down the right path. He will be the One to help us train up our children in the way he or she should go. And if we obey the things He leads us in, we will see the fruit of it all!

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-30-24

1 Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

As most of us have already heard many times, God’s word is a handbook for life.

It will teach us who God is, who He wants us to be, and how to live our lives.

It will teach us to love others, to forgive those who have wronged us, and to give God preference in everything we do.

It will also teach us about the things that we should avoid.

Sometimes our flesh wrestles with us about such things, trying desperately to hold onto our old selves and our old habits.

With that said, let us look at what Paul was sharing with Timothy in the verses immediately prior to this one!

While many in the world spend their time chasing wealth with a passion exhibited in few other pursuits, Paul proclaims that we gain much more than financial status when our godliness is accompanied by contentment.

1 Timothy 6:6 (LSB) 6 But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment.

So, our passion should be for what pleases God, not for what elevates us in the world’s eyes.

And as Paul proceeded (verses 7-8), he also reminded Timothy that we brought nothing into the world, and we will surely not take anything with us when we exit this world. Therefore, if we have food and clothing, let us be satisfied (content).

Finally, he warned Timothy (verses 9-10) that those whose desire is to be rich are increasingly likely to fall into temptation and harmful lusts which drown men and plunge them into ruin and destruction.

Let us learn to be content, trusting God and putting our hope and our efforts solely in our pursuit of, and our relationship with, the One who is worthy of our efforts and our passion.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-29-24 – In Its Time

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings, precious brothers and sisters in Christ! 

We have a message of encouragement and hope for you today! 

Our new video, In Its Time, we teach about how God’s word tells us that He makes everything beautiful in its time. 

Sometimes we need a reminder of God’s faithfulness to help keep us from getting down or discouraged. 

We hope this video does exactly that for you today. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

Keep walking in the faith that God has planted and is growing in you! 

We love you all. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443  

401-439-3780 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-28-24

Deuteronomy 12:32 (NKJV) 32 “Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.

His Word has purpose. It is to help bring salvation and deliverance to us. And to teach us of His ways.

If we take it lightly, or add our own twist to it so that we can continue to do things that we want to be doing without being convicted, we jeopardize our lives.

Beware of people who stand in the pulpit and take God’s word and turn it around.

Beware of people who fluff up the words of God and sugar-coat them so they can build a big following.

Beware of people who don’t teach the whole truth, but only the things they want to teach to keep it easy on the listeners.

A lot of words are being spoken today that lead people away from God. We need to beware and keep our guard up; our ears attentive and our Bible close by.

We must let the Holy Spirit prompt us. And we need to be ready to listen quickly.

James 1:19 (NKJV) 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath…

We need to be alert. And if something we hear doesn’t sit right with us, there is probably a reason.

Check into it and compare it to God’s Word. His word is pure.

Our spirit will pick up on things that are off if we keep feeding it with God’s word.

When that happens, it’s up to us to make a move, and to stay clear of those who are adding to or taking away from His truth.

We are responsible for ourselves and what/who we let feed us.

Proverbs 30:5-6 (NKJV) 5 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-27-24

Revelation 22:20 (NKJV) 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

Evil is running rampant on a global scale, at levels that have not been known for centuries.

Pray, saints of God.

Pray that God’s will be done on the earth.

Pray that the evil be exposed by God’s pure light.

Pray that those who are under the influence of the enemy will fall to their knees and repent before Him.

Pray that those who do not know God will be awakened by what they see, and will recognize their own sinful condition and repent, seeking His forgiveness and redemption.

Pray that God’s righteous judgment will be executed in His perfect timing.

Pray for the saints around the globe to be strengthened and stand boldly in their faith.

Pray for strength for those who are being persecuted.

And pray that we, each individual believer, will not shrink back when facing difficult situations and hard choices, but will rely on the Holy Spirit to guide each step taken.

The time is near, and drawing closer.

Even so, come Lord Jesus.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-26-24

Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV) 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.

To keep our heart also means to watch over, cultivate, and protect it.

What are we protecting it from?

From the things that will pull us down, or draw us away from God, or things that will try to come in and take root.

Or maybe they are already there and need to be rooted out.

When we become a believer, our heart needs a lot of attention because the Bible says that the heart is desperately wicked.

Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV 9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?

We need to uproot and clean out the things that cannot stay; the deceit and wickedness.

What is it today that is keeping us from walking a closer walk with God?

Is it the old habits keeping us on the fence? You know; those things that have been part of us for some time, but we know they must go.

The issues of life come from our very own heart.

What we love will rule us! Let it be God!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-25-24

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NKJV) 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

Each person who puts their faith in Christ becomes a child of God.

John 1:12 (NKJV) 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:

We are no longer orphans. We no longer belong to ourselves.

We are His, bought at a price.

1 Corinthians 6:20 (NKJV) 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

We have been called to shine His light, a beacon of hope in a dark world.

Ephesians 5:8-10 (NKJV) 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light…

With these facts established, we now have understanding as to our status in the kingdom of God.

We are not purchased, redeemed, and saved to simply exist and wear the label of Christian.

We are here for a purpose.

Each person’s purpose is unique; designed just for you by God.

But there is a common purpose that we all share; being God’s ambassadors.

An ambassador is a representative; a messenger of a sovereign king or kingdom.

We are representatives of God, the sovereign Creator of all we see.

Everything we do reflects our God; showing people who He is.

It is our duty and honor to represent Him well, in a way that shows a dying world His truth, His love, His hope, His mercy, and His compassion for humanity.

Let us represent Him well, in the name of Jesus. Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-24-24

Zephaniah 2:3 (NKJV) 3 Seek the Lord, all you meek of the earth, Who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the Lord’s anger.

Who are the meek of the earth?

They are the people who are humble, gentle, and patient, not seeking power or aggression; essentially those who are willing to endure hardship without retaliating. Those who forgo worldly power.

We need to guard our heart and behavior so we do not follow the ways of the world around us.

We cannot let those who are ungodly influence our thinking, causing us to do those things we know are contrary to the word of God.

Show Him how much we love Him by setting our heart to please Him!

Matthew 5:6 (NKJV) 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

When we look to follow God, not just by mere words, but in our actions, we shall be filled. That’s a Promise!

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
49 N Lamplighters Walk 
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-23-24

Matthew 19:4 (NKJV) 4 And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’

The world we live in has become a crazy, twisted place.

Right is labeled as wrong, and wrong is labeled as right.

To this, we offer what Isaiah said.

Isaiah 5:20 (NKJV) 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

There has been a rampant increase in evil on display in the last 10 years.

It no longer hides in the shadows, but shows itself plainly, in the open, as if to challenge anyone who disagrees to try to stop it.

This is not a local or regional phenomenon. It is global.

We want to make clear where we stand on these things so there is no confusion.

The word of God is our foundation. We believe it from cover to cover, in its entirety. We will not stray from it.

A person is born a male or a female, just as God created us from the beginning.

While there can be rare anomalies due to birth defects, this does not change God’s order of things.

There are two genders; man and woman.

There are no others.

Anyone who believes otherwise has either believed a delusion or is suffering from some type of mental illness. And many times, the mental illness is exploited by demons to intensify the problem.

We love everyone; even those who make it hard to love them.

But we will not bow to evil

Our heart’s desire is to teach as many people as possible about God’s love and His offer of redemption, and to see those people be washed in the precious blood of Christ; delivered, set free and made whole by Him.

But we do not condone transgenderism, just as we do not condone adultery, thievery, drunkenness, homosexuality, etc.

God’s truth stands even when evil may try to convince us otherwise.

We love you all.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-22-24 – A Place of Dependence

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

Are we in a place of dependence, where we look to God for everything? 

That’s a great question! And it is the topic of our newest video, A Place of Dependence. 

In this new video, we teach about being in a place where we are totally dependent upon God and His provision. 

We hope you enjoy the video, and that God speaks to you through it. 

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Enjoy the rest of your day and stay close to God. 

We love you all. 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
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401-439-3780 

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