Biblical Messages featuring Pastor Ben Poole

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Last Week I’m an Optimist. I’m an optimist because of God’s Word not people’s behaviors. Romans 8 Lots of stuff happened this week. One of the young African American pastors I follow posted something on Instagram that made sense to me so I’m going to share it. Mike Todd- From Tulsa Ok. It fits with last weeks message. Here is what I think about Racial Reconciliation. Or more so what God says about it. Revelation 7:9 After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. And they were shouting with a great roar, “Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!” 11And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living beings. And they fell before the throne with their faces to the ground and worshiped God. 12They sang, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength belong to our God forever and ever! Amen.” In the Kingdom of Heaven there will be different shapes, sizes, And color. God loves variety. Every tongue and nation. Are HIS KIDS. Jesus paid for them with his blood. My darker skinned brothers in Christ. Are my brothers. I’m an optimist when it comes to Racial reconciliation because God’s Word says it will happen. And I see it happening in the Kingdom of Heaven that is here and know in this Church. STAY POSITIVE—2 I’M GRATEFUL Sound negative—Tired of negativity—Complaining almost become art form. FB answers My Tervis cup is supposed to be 24 oz, but it doesn't actually hold 24oz!! It is less, apparently those marks on the cup are just an approximation! Whatever!! Here's one I'm annoyed by as soon as it gets warm. My auto ice maker isn't fast enough. (So many things wrong with this complaint.) When the same person complains that people are underestimating Covid-19 and how deadly it is, then later that same day complains about too many people are over reacting (both complaints were prompted by moments that inconvenienced that individual) I had a friend that when we would go out to eat and would complain about the food being too hot. All he had to do is wait a second and it would cool off. Kids “I’m bored” There’s nothing to eat. I knew a woman that where she worked at they would give each of the employees $500 as a Christmas bonus. Which at the time was a really good amount. Each year she would complain that they weren’t really giving her $500. The reason that she said this was because taxes were being taken out of it. She never got the concept that it was a “ bonus “. People with a corvette or Porsche etc....that says their car can't park on the grass How cold it is outside, and how hot it is within the same week. 🤦🏻‍♀‍ DQ Ice Cream is too cold. Too much food at the All You Can eat restaurant. Too Hot without AC too Cold with it. My son complaining that the booger HE smeared on the wall was too disgusting for him to clean up. My daughter refusing to eat her food then crying when someone else eats it. My husband complaining that I side seat drive when I’m clearly saving us from certain death. 😂 Me complaining about my husband being in a bad mood when I’m in a bad mood because only one of us is allowed to be in a bad mood at a time and I was in a bad mood first. 😆 Complain weather—Too hot—Too Cold—Dry—Rainy (S. Cal—Too perfect) Restaurant: Serve food, wait on you, clean dishes—wanted different.  Closet—touch everything, nothing to wear. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By nature, I’m not grateful—Want more, Want better, Want it now. Like that? Obsessed with developing a heart of gratitude I’m going to choose gratitude—Tragedy is most won’t. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy h met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” Luke 17:11-13 Lev 13: Wear torn clothes, Cover lower face, Unclean! (I stink!) Eats away at flesh, Oozing sores. Wake up missing finger/rat. Years since they’ve been touched or hugged Original Social Distance 14 When [Jesus] saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Luke 17:14-18 3 STATEMENTS THAT WILL HELP YOU CHOOSE GRATITUDE • I KNOW EVERY GOOD THING I HAVE COMES FROM GOD. Every good and perfect gift is from above... James 1:17 Mom’s encouragement, My D...

ReTHiNK: How to teach your children to love God. September 3, 2017 1. Use the measuring stick. Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 4:17-32, 5:1-4 2. Whatever you permit outside will get inside. Matthew 5:48, Ephesians 5:4-11, 3. God must be first or you won’t last. Ephesians 5:12-20 ReTHiNK: How to teach your children to love God. Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Parents what are your kids or grandkids obeying? The implication is that there is instruction and commands. In order to have obedient children you must be obedient. How? #.1 Use the Measuring Stick Create a line and a Standard of Life. Hold yourself and them to that standard. In our family we don’t do that. God has said the same thing to us. You are a part of my family. Here how our family lives. Ephesians 4:17-32 Living as Children of Light 17 With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles (Pagans, The Godless) do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. What we are to avoid and what we help our kids to avoid. (LIVE DISCIPLINED LIVES) “Discipline is consistency of character no matter where you are or who you are with.” 19 They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. (SIN) In a church in San Leandro, California. The following announcement, was in the bulletin. The announcement was all right except for the lack of one single g: “Choir rehearsal this after noon at 3:30. Everyone who wishes to sin in the choir must come to practice.” SIN Calvin Coolidge attended church alone because of the indisposition of Mrs. Coolidge. When he arrived back home he went up to his wife’s room to see how she was feeling. She promptly reassured him, and asked him if he had enjoyed the sermon. He replied in a weak affirmative. “What was it about?” she continued. “Sin.” “What did the minister say?” “He was against it.” 20 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. 25 So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. 26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 for anger gives a foothold to the devil. 28 If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. A passenger on board a plane bound from Zurich to Beirut cried out that he was suffocating. The plane landed at Athens and Joseph Pasatour was taken to a hospital where he died. Undressing him, hospital attendants discovered that he was a smuggler and had on a corset with 1,500 valuable Swiss watches. Closer examination revealed that the contraband merchandise had restricted his breathing and caused his death 29Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 5:1-4 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. 3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people.4 Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Well Ben, I want you to know that I don’t swear...out loud and I don’t listen or tell dirty jokes. That’s great! What kind of movies do you watch? What music do you listen to? What type of videos do you watch on your phone or computer? #2. Whatever you permit outside will get inside! The Cat... Some of you have pets. I have neighbors that have pets. I think that’s great because my kids get to pet the dogs and I don’t h...