⛰️ LIFE - Be Thankful For It's Pits Peaks And Plateaus – Bro. Philip Laurence Thomas
12/30/24 • 56 min
🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
SUMMARY
~ The Peace of Life: Embracing Challenges and Gratitude
~ Navigating Life's Peaks, Pits, and Plateaus
In this conversation, Brother Philip Laurence Thomas leads a discussion on the various aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and perspective in navigating life's challenges. He introduces the metaphor of life as a heart monitor, illustrating the ups (peaks), downs (pits), and stable moments (plateaus) that everyone experiences. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace each phase of life, recognizing the lessons and growth that come from both struggles and successes, ultimately finding purpose through faith in Jesus Christ.
⚔️ The Ps of Life are the Pits, Peaks, and Plateaus of life, but find your Purpose through Jesus Christ. He is Purpose, and may we come, grow and continue in Him. The enemies of our souls will lead us to the dangers of The Ps of Life, but the Lover of our souls–our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ–will lead us to the benefits so that our “whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” So, let's not be complainers or ungrateful, but let's be thankful for the Pits Peaks and Plateaus of life!
SOUND BITES
"In everything give thanks."
"Pits are good, fellas."
"Choose to be thankful."
TAKEAWAYS
Life is inherently challenging and filled with ups and downs.
Gratitude is essential in every situation, whether in pits, peaks, or plateaus.
Pits teach humility, focus, and strength, and help us know God better.
Peaks represent success and pleasure but can lead to complacency if not managed.
Plateaus provide stability but can become monotonous if one stays too long.
Finding purpose in life is crucial for fulfillment and contentment.
The heart monitor metaphor illustrates the natural fluctuations of life.
Choosing to be thankful can transform our perspective on life's challenges.
God is always working with us, even in difficult times.
Life is a journey of learning and growth through various experiences.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Call
04:10 The Challenges of Life
19:08 Understanding the Pits of Life
26:27 Exploring the Peaks of Life
28:24 The Dangers of Staying on the Peak
32:04 Understanding Plateaus: Stability vs. Complacency
36:29 Finding Purpose in Life's Peaks and Valleys
40:45 Accessing the Benefits of Jesus Christ
45:24 The Heart Monitor: Life's Peaks, Pits, and Plateaus
KEYWORDS
life, challenges, gratitude, faith, spiritual growth, purpose, peaks, pits, plateaus, Christian teachings
To God and Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen!! 🙌
🌟 IF YOU HAVEN'T AS OF YET, WE INVITE YOU TO COME TO THE LIGHT–JESUS CHRIST
Some people may discriminate, but life doesn't! Life is RHF-pronounced rough (Relationships, Health, and Finances) without Christ Jesus. He is the answer or help that we all need! So, let's all turn from sin to God through Jesus Christ the Lord, and watch Him save, bless, reward us, in this life and in the next, as we continue to hear and obey His Word!
🌟 If you would like prayer 🙏 or a personal Bible Study 📖, email us at: [email protected]
#OneManSharpensAnother
God bless you!
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🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
SUMMARY
~ The Peace of Life: Embracing Challenges and Gratitude
~ Navigating Life's Peaks, Pits, and Plateaus
In this conversation, Brother Philip Laurence Thomas leads a discussion on the various aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and perspective in navigating life's challenges. He introduces the metaphor of life as a heart monitor, illustrating the ups (peaks), downs (pits), and stable moments (plateaus) that everyone experiences. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace each phase of life, recognizing the lessons and growth that come from both struggles and successes, ultimately finding purpose through faith in Jesus Christ.
⚔️ The Ps of Life are the Pits, Peaks, and Plateaus of life, but find your Purpose through Jesus Christ. He is Purpose, and may we come, grow and continue in Him. The enemies of our souls will lead us to the dangers of The Ps of Life, but the Lover of our souls–our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ–will lead us to the benefits so that our “whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” So, let's not be complainers or ungrateful, but let's be thankful for the Pits Peaks and Plateaus of life!
SOUND BITES
"In everything give thanks."
"Pits are good, fellas."
"Choose to be thankful."
TAKEAWAYS
Life is inherently challenging and filled with ups and downs.
Gratitude is essential in every situation, whether in pits, peaks, or plateaus.
Pits teach humility, focus, and strength, and help us know God better.
Peaks represent success and pleasure but can lead to complacency if not managed.
Plateaus provide stability but can become monotonous if one stays too long.
Finding purpose in life is crucial for fulfillment and contentment.
The heart monitor metaphor illustrates the natural fluctuations of life.
Choosing to be thankful can transform our perspective on life's challenges.
God is always working with us, even in difficult times.
Life is a journey of learning and growth through various experiences.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Call
04:10 The Challenges of Life
19:08 Understanding the Pits of Life
26:27 Exploring the Peaks of Life
28:24 The Dangers of Staying on the Peak
32:04 Understanding Plateaus: Stability vs. Complacency
36:29 Finding Purpose in Life's Peaks and Valleys
40:45 Accessing the Benefits of Jesus Christ
45:24 The Heart Monitor: Life's Peaks, Pits, and Plateaus
KEYWORDS
life, challenges, gratitude, faith, spiritual growth, purpose, peaks, pits, plateaus, Christian teachings
To God and Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen!! 🙌
🌟 IF YOU HAVEN'T AS OF YET, WE INVITE YOU TO COME TO THE LIGHT–JESUS CHRIST
Some people may discriminate, but life doesn't! Life is RHF-pronounced rough (Relationships, Health, and Finances) without Christ Jesus. He is the answer or help that we all need! So, let's all turn from sin to God through Jesus Christ the Lord, and watch Him save, bless, reward us, in this life and in the next, as we continue to hear and obey His Word!
🌟 If you would like prayer 🙏 or a personal Bible Study 📖, email us at: [email protected]
#OneManSharpensAnother
God bless you!
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😤 ARROGANCE - In The Year King Uzziah Died – Pastor Michael Zotzman
🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD - Isaiah 6:1 KJV
“In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.”
SUMMARY
~ The Year King Uzziah Died: A Lesson in Humility
~ Pride and Its Consequences: A Biblical Perspective
This conversation explores the themes of faith, brotherhood, humility, and the dangers of pride and idolatry through the lens of biblical teachings, particularly focusing on the story of King Uzziah. The speakers emphasize the importance of surrounding oneself with good influences, the consequences of spiritual blindness, and the necessity of acknowledging God in all aspects of life. They draw parallels between the lessons from the kings of Judah and the challenges faced by modern believers, urging listeners to remain humble and vigilant in their faith journey.
⚔️ Arrogance will block our view of God. King Uzziah was a type of arrogance personified, and he got lifted up in arrogant pride and got beside himself. Arrogance will make us think we don't need God. We must avoid or guard against everything that will lead to arrogance, because if we don't, God will be forced to judge us. We must give Jesus Christ everything, or what we don't give Him may result in a source of arrogance/idolatry to us. We may not have set out or started out with arrogance, but if we don't guard against it, we will fall into its sinful trap. So, let's be careful to stay humble before Jesus Christ, always.
SOUND BITES
"Pride leads to downfall."
"Idolatry is a trap."
"God will judge arrogance."
TAKEAWAYS
Being a real Christian is the hardest, best thing you can do.
Surround yourself with good influences and brothers in faith.
Arrogant-pride can lead to spiritual downfall and isolation.
Idolatry can manifest in many forms, including self-reliance.
The story of King Uzziah illustrates the dangers of arrogance.
Humility is essential for spiritual growth and understanding.
Acknowledging God in all aspects of life is crucial.
Spiritual blindness can prevent us from seeing our own issues.
The wrath of God is revealed against unrighteousness.
We must strive to keep God at the center of our lives.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Gathering
02:53 The Importance of Brotherhood in Faith
05:48 The Historical Context of King Uzziah
08:57 The Rise and Fall of King Uzziah
12:03 The Dangers of Pride and Its Consequences
14:54 The Connection Between Pride and Idolatry
18:03 Lessons from the Kings of Judah
20:48 The Modern Application of Historical Lessons
24:03 The Role of Gratitude in Faith
27:05 Conclusion and Call to Action
32:04 The Importance of Esteeming God
39:56 The Consequences of Idolatry
46:28 The Warning Against Reprobate Minds
52:21 The Call for Humility and Submission
57:32 The Dangers of Arrogance and Pride
KEYWORDS
faith, brotherhood, humility, pride, idolatry, King Uzziah, spiritual growth, Christian teachings, accountability, Romans
To God and Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen!! 🙌
🌟 If you would like prayer 🙏 or a personal Bible Study 📖, email us at: [email protected]
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God bless you!
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🎁 LIFE - It's God's Gift To Us – Bro. Philip Laurence Thomas
🗡🛡 GOD'S WORD - John 3:16 KJV
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
SUMMARY
~The Gift of Life: A Divine Blessing
~ Understanding God's Love Through Life
In this conversation, Brother Philip Laurence Thomas leads a discussion on the theme of life as a gift from God, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's love, the necessity of being born again, and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He explores the consequences of sin, the fulfillment of God's promise through the birth of Christ, and the steps to access the gift of life through repentance and baptism. The conversation encourages reflection on one's relationship with God and the importance of staying in His presence, especially as the new year approaches.
⚔️ Life is a gift from God to us. Sometimes, when we are going through trouble, it may not look and feel like it. But, because our Heavenly Father loves us, He was willing to give us something we didn't deserve or earn, a second chance through Jesus Christ! So, let's believe, obey, and follow Him always, because He gave us the gift of physical life, then the gift of spiritual life, and He wants to give us the gift of eternal life!
SOUND BITES
"The debt was paid in full."
"This is good tidings for all people."
"Life is a gift from God to us."
TAKEAWAYS
Life is a gift from God to us.
We need the power source of His presence to reach our fullest potential.
Being born again is essential to understanding God's gift of life.
The Holy Spirit guides and leads us in our spiritual journey.
Sin has consequences, and we must acknowledge our spiritual credit.
The birth of Christ signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to humanity.
Accessing the gift of life requires repentance and baptism.
Staying in God's presence is crucial for spiritual growth.
Reflection on our relationship with God is important as we enter the new year.
We must not pick and choose what we believe about God's word.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:54 The Gift of Life
05:49 Understanding God's Gift
09:12 The Importance of Being Born Again
11:52 The Nature of Belief
14:47 Life as a Gift from God
18:14 Batteries Included: The Power Source
22:05 Spiritual Credit and the Sin Debt
26:53 The Arrival of the Savior
28:22 The Universal Message of Salvation
32:15 Accessing the Heavenly Grant
39:07 Staying in the Spiritual Garden of Eden
41:33 The Gift of Eternal Life
47:21 The Importance of Relationship with God
To God and Jesus Christ be the glory forever, amen!! 🙌
🌟 IF YOU HAVEN'T AS OF YET, WE INVITE YOU TO COME TO THE LIGHT–JESUS CHRIST
Some people may discriminate, but life doesn't! Life is RHF-pronounced rough (Relationships, Health, and Finances) without Christ Jesus. He is the answer or help that we all need! So, let's all turn from sin to God through Jesus Christ the Lord, and watch Him save, bless, reward us, in this life and in the next, as we continue to hear and obey His Word!
🌟 If you would like prayer 🙏 or a personal Bible Study 📖, email us at: [email protected]
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#GoodInfluence
#Diversity
#GetUpOneMoreTime
#ChristJesusIsMakingTheDifference
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God bless you!
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