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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-6-26

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Ephesians 4:14 (LSB) 14 so that we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming,

In our writings, we spend a fair amount of time teaching about growing and maturing in Christ.

This is a critically important topic that we must all understand and abide by.

Some may wonder why it is important.

The verse above explains exactly why!

When we are young in Christ, we can be easily fooled; tricked into believing many things that aren’t Biblically accurate or sound.

Paul described it as being “carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming”.

And this is a perfectly accurate statement.

When we are young, whether in the natural sense or in the spiritual sense, we can easily be fooled by people with ill intent; crafty men with schemes of deceitfulness.

And this is dangerous to our wellbeing. Naivety and ignorance can kill us, both spiritually and bodily.

And this is why it’s so critically important that we learn, grow, and mature in Christ.

It prevents us from becoming victims of our own ignorance, fooled by the trickery of men, believing anything we hear due to sheer ignorance of God’s truth.

With this we say to you, “Grow”!

Take the time and make the effort to learn of God. Get understanding in spiritual things. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you.

And seek Him. Seek Him with every ounce of strength you have, and with every fiber of your being.

And when you seek Him in this way, you will find Him 🙏🏻

Jeremiah 29:13 (LSB) 13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

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 – 7-5-26 – Are Christians Weak?

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

Have you ever heard or been told that Christians are nothing but weaklings? 

Yes, some people actually say that about followers of Christ! 

We have a new video for you today that addresses that belief. 

The video is called, “Are Christians Weak?”. 

We hope it encourages you and brings you new understanding. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

We love you all very much! 

Enjoy the rest of your day. 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

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 – 7-4-26

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Psalm 147:3 (NKJV) 3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.

I want to talk about pain today because I feel so many of us hurt at times and we don’t even realize it.

It could be the tiniest thing that happened to us, but it holds a big spot in our heart.

Right before my dad passed on, he said to me, “I don’t think I’m going to beat this one”. I responded to him, “it’s OK, dad.”

It wasn’t long after that, he breathed his last breath.

As time went by, I was missing him terribly, and that moment came back to me.

And the more I longed to hear his voice again, the more the words I said to him started to haunt me.

Instead of it being a precious time, being able to say goodbye and all, I started to question what I had said to him.

It was eating away at me. And then one day I broke down.

As I was crying, my husband asked me what was wrong.

I told him, “when my dad died, I told him it was OK to not beat this one”.

I said, “that was stupid of me”.

He asked me why I thought it was stupid.

I said, “because it’s not OK”.

As the tears rolled down my cheeks, I said, “I don’t want him to be gone, and maybe I didn’t say the right thing”.

He said to me, “no, it wasn’t stupid for you to say what you said. You were the only one that would have said that to him, and he needed to hear exactly what you said. It was his time to go home. Those were the words that helped him let go.”

You see, sometimes we may be holding onto something that we did or said. And we don’t even realize it is eating away at us and causing pain.

I needed to talk it out, and as I did, it showed me how much of a grip it had on me.

What is it today that is causing you sadness and pain? Are you willing to talk it through?

God wants to bring healing to you.

We love you all and pray for you daily. You are so very special to us, and we don’t want you to be hurting.

What is it that brings you sadness, pain, and frustration when you are reminded of it?

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 – 7-3-26

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

As we face trials and difficult seasons in our lives, there can be many things we are unsure about.

And these things can cause us great anguish, fear, and anxiety if we allow them to.

But as we face these things, it is important for us to remember in Whom we place our trust; God, the King of Glory, the righteous One on high, Creator of all we see.

He is a strong tower. The righteous run to Him and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10 (LSB) 10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is set securely on high.

He is forever the same; trustworthy yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He never changes.

Hebrews 13:8 (LSB) 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Though we will face difficulties in our lives, we are never without help.

It is up to us to seek His help and His guidance.

What will we do?

Will we try to face and fix everything on our own, or will we accept the help He offers us?

John 14:26 (NKJV) 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

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 – 7-2-26

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Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

Since moving to the South, I’ve been trying to figure out where to put certain plants in my yard.

As you may know, some plants need sun, some plants need shade, some plants need a mixture. If I don’t get them in the right place, they will wither up and die or just not produce flowers.

I have been moving them from one place to the other to get those blossoms to pop. It’s been going on now for Almost 5 years. I believe I have finally gotten them all in the right place! Praise God!

As I transplanted them and they began to blossom, what a beautiful feeling! It’s very rewarding finding the place where they will thrive the most.

It reminds me of our walk with God.

We can be anywhere we want to be, but will we thrive there? Is it meant for us to be just anywhere?

My prayer today is for us all to be planted right where we are going to thrive and blossom, just like the flowers in my garden.

How do we find that “just right” place?

We let our Gardener, God, plant us, move us, keep us, and place us. When we are thriving, we will know it!

I lived most of my life in RI. He has since moved me to NC!

I feel like I am planted right by the rivers of water, and my fruit shall be produced in its season! Glory be to God!

Where are you planted?

It could be the church you go to. It could be the state or province you live in. It could be at your job, another country, etc.

You may feel like you are not producing, but withering up.

God is our Gardener. Ask Him to plant you where you need to be, where you will produce beautiful blossoms in your season.

John 15:1 (NIV) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.

Maybe you are right where you need to be. Open up and let the fruit come!

Let His Majesty be seen through your fruit!

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 – 7-1-26

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Matthew 18:12 (LSB) 12 “What do you think? If any man has one hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying?

Our journey as a believer can be wonderful, joyful, amazing, confusing, baffling, and frustrating.

Sometimes these feelings can all happen at the same time.

Other times, people walk through seasons that seem to be dominated by one emotion while the other emotions are conspicuously absent.

And sometimes people can become so disillusioned by their emotions that they give up and walk away, deciding that “this Christianity thing isn’t for me”.

And they try to “escape” what they have found to be so confusing.

If that is you, this message is something you need to hear.

Or maybe you have done something that you’re ashamed of. You have “dropped the ball”, so to speak. You feel like you have crossed a line that has forever separated you from God, and there is no way back for you.

If that is you, this message is something you need to hear.

God will never abandon you. He will never leave you. And He will never forsake you.

Deuteronomy 31:6 (LSB) 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or be in dread of them, for Yahweh your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”

The only one who can separate us from God is us.

But if our heart sincerely longs for Him, or we earnestly desire to be near Him, and not far away, He will seek us out.

His word says He will “leave the ninety-nine” and pursue us, desiring to bring us back into the fold, celebrating when we return.

These are not just empty words. They are God’s words. They are a promise directly from Him.

So, if you have run away from God, or if you have done something that you think you cannot be forgiven for, think again.

He is not only waiting for you to approach Him but actively pursuing you.

All you need to do is acknowledge Him, repent, and return to His open arms, where you will be welcomed with joy ❤️

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 – 6-30-26

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Luke 8:39 (NKJV) 39 “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

“For the things He had done.” Amen.

I’ve been with, and I’ve been without.

And no matter which one it is, as long as God is with me, I’m proclaiming!

I’m proclaiming His faithfulness when I have much, and I’m proclaiming His provision when I have little.

You see, if I’m in the place of “much”, it’s because He brought me there; He guided my feet, He gave me the steps, He did it! So, I’m enjoying “much” with Him, and I’m shouting it to the world!

If I’m in the place of “without”, it doesn’t change my proclamation, because my faith in Him knows He’s going to do a mighty work!

His hand is going to bring me through it all. I already know I’m blessed because I’m coming out wiser, I’m coming through stronger, and I’m coming out with a SONG of victory!

It’s not about what we have in this life to cause us to proclaim. It’s about WHO we have on this journey. And for believers, brothers and sisters, we have the greatest One, God’s Son, Jesus Christ!

No matter what place we sit in today, with much or without much, if we have Him with us, we have everything!

John 10:7 (NKJV) 7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

Proclaiming Christ today, He is our door!

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 – 6-29-26

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1 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJV) 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

Growth and maturing as a follower of Christ are taught throughout the word of God, and especially in the New Testament.

In fact, much of what is written in the New Testament is aimed at bringing understanding in this area.

God’s plan and desire for us is that we put our faith in Christ and view that only as the beginning of our journey.

Every day thereafter should be a step toward greater understanding in the things of God, which leads to greater, stronger faith. And that faith carries us through the seasons of life, including those that are difficult and hard to bear.

But are we doing this? Are we learning, growing, and maturing, as God desires for us?

Or are we remaining spiritual infants, failing to grow into who God has called us to be?

We are either partaking of spiritual meat, or we are still being nursed, partaking only of milk because meat is too difficult for us to digest.

Hebrews 5:12 (NKJV) 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food.

The word of God is our meat. It is what builds us, strengthens our spiritual muscles, and leads us from step A to step B, etc. throughout our lives.

To be clear, we don’t eat of the Word solely to gather food (knowledge & understanding) and become fat with it and keep it to ourselves.

We eat to be strengthened so we can grow and then teach others. We are meant to become fruitful to the kingdom of God, benefitting others with what God gives us.

But if we fail to grow, and we refuse to partake of meat, we will not reach that point. We will live and die drinking only milk.

1 Corinthians 3:2 (NKJV) 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able;

Let us put away the childish things.

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 – 6-28-26 – He Will Leave the Ninety-Nine

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Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Savior 🙏🏻 

We serve a God who is both merciful and steadfast; faithful in all He does. 

We have a new video for you today that presents these characteristics, mercy, and faithfulness. 

In the new video, “He Will Leave The Ninety-Nine“, we teach about God’s faithfulness and His mercy as shown in Matthew 18:12 & Lamentations 3:22-23. 

We hope the video will bless you and strengthen you as you watch. 

Please click here to watch the video now.

We love you all immensely. 

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 – 6-27-26

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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.

God has given us all something to do while we are here, and that is to shine His light in the place where He has brought us into.

It’s not always easy, is it?

It takes a lot of discipline to walk this out. It takes a lot of focus and sacrifice. It takes listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and moving when necessary.

One day last week, I was sitting outside a coffee shop while Pastor Curt went in to grab our drinks.

As I was sitting there in the car, I heard “go talk to that lady”.

There was a woman sitting outside, on the patio. I have seen her there other times but had never spoken to her. She is usually there alone.

My first reaction when I heard this was, “no that’s not God.”

Then my second reaction was, “I don’t want to embarrass her”. I will admit that I could come up with a million excuses about why I shouldn’t go over to her.

But, no matter how many excuses I had, the prompting did not leave me.

So, I quickly got out of the car and walked up to her. She was just sitting at the table, reading her book.

I had no idea what I was going to say.

As I approached her, I said, “hi!” She replied, “hello”. I said, “I was just sitting in my car waiting on my husband to come out with our drinks, and God spoke to me”.

“He wanted me to come over to you and tell you you’re beautiful.”

Well, her eyes lit up. And I said, “He told me to tell you, “He loves you.”

Her face said it all. I knew I was done. She said to me, “thank you”. I told her “you’re welcome, have a nice day.” She replied, ”you too!”

I quickly walked back to my car, got inside, and I was shaking.

I was like, “phew, that’s over”.

After I calmed down, I thought about it. I have no idea why God used me at that very moment to say these words to her. And I may never know.

But what I do know is I am so happy to be a part of what God wanted for that short time.

If anything, I hope for one second she thought about God and His love for her! It would make it all worth it.

What is God asking you to do today? Do it!

Yes, we may have to endure a short moment of discomfort, and we may be afraid at times.

But whatever you do, don’t be hiding all that LIGHT inside of you.

God is calling us to step out and let His light shine in the darkness!

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 – 6-26-26

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Romans 15:13 (LSB) 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Are you losing hope?

Have the battles in your life worn you down?

Does it sometimes feel like victory is just beyond your reach?

We all deal with this from time to time. Life can hurl some major obstacles at us at times.

And some seasons can be hard to bear, especially if we look at them only through human eyes.

But we have a message for you today.

We serve the God of hope!

God is not the source of doubt.

He is the God of joy.

He is not the source of chaos.

He is the God of peace.

The enemy, the father of lies, whispers in our ear in an effort to destroy our faith and trust in God.

But who will we believe? Whose voice will we listen to?

You see, that choice is ours to make. No one can make it for us.

We can choose truth, hope, joy, and peace. Or we can choose doubt, fear, and chaos.

The choice is ours. Let us choose wisely 🙏🏻

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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