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My brothers and sisters, walt, here with simple thoughts and simple prayers.
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Today, we'll be covering the passage of John 14, 1-31.
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Have you ever felt lost, like you were wandering through life unable to see the path ahead?
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Perhaps you've been going through the motions of faith, caught in the daily grind of your longing for something more.
00:00:23.832 --> 00:00:26.626
Well, you're not alone.
00:00:26.626 --> 00:00:32.610
To combat this daily grind, our small group decided to go on a camping adventure called the Alpha Weekend.
00:00:32.610 --> 00:00:38.648
This was a time to fully immerse ourselves in each other's company and give thanks for our special bond.
00:00:38.648 --> 00:00:47.484
To create deeper connection and reflection, we unplugged from the world, establishing a phone-free environment, trading screens for starry skies.
00:00:47.484 --> 00:00:54.466
In this sacred space, our friendships flourished, our spirits were renewed and our faith deepened.
00:00:56.450 --> 00:00:58.740
Like us, the disciples faced the daily grind of life.
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They had jobs, families and the challenges of living in the first century.
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Yet deep down, they long for something more, a purpose that transcended the ordinary.
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Jesus, who they would soon believe to be the Son of God, gives them a compelling invitation to step out of that daily grind with Him.
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This journey was marked by both trials and triumphs, and they were transformed by grace and purpose.
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Let's explore how these ordinary individuals became extraordinary individuals, finding inspiration and guidance for our own paths.
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A time came in their journey together when Jesus was essentially saying, like that card game, uno Uno.
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Out In verse 1, he says Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in me.
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In my Father's house are many rooms.
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If they were not, so would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you.
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And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself that where I am, you may be also, and you know the way where I'm going and you know the way where I'm going.
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The disciples had every reason to be troubled.
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Jesus had just told them prior that one of them was a traitor, that all of them would deny him and that he would leave them that night.
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All this information legitimately troubled the disciples.
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Yet Jesus told them Let not your hearts be troubled.
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Thomas said to him Lord, we do not know where you are going.
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How can we know the way?
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And Jesus said to him I am the way and the truth and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through me, and no one comes to the Father except through me.
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As we travel and navigate through life.
00:03:07.411 --> 00:03:12.710
We can probably feel this way when we face trials of various kinds.
00:03:12.710 --> 00:03:23.487
In this passage, there are some very significant words said that stand out, one of them being I go to prepare a place for you.
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Jesus prepares a place for his people because he loves them and is confident of their arrival.
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Love prepares a welcome.
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With love, expected parents prepare a room for the baby With love, the hostess prepares a place for the guests to stay.
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In verse 15, jesus promises something.
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In verse 15, jesus promises something if you love me, you will keep my commandments and I will ask the father and he will give you another helper to be with you forever.
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Even the spirit of truth the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him.
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You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
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I will not leave you as orphans.
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I will come to you.
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Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, the advocate, the comforter and the helper, not only to the disciples, but to all of us.
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Let's remember the Holy Spirit, a gift from God, and walk in His guidance and joy.
00:04:42.675 --> 00:04:45.226
Alpha weekend was a truly special time where the Holy Spirit moved powerfully among us.
00:04:45.226 --> 00:04:49.959
Many experienced deep healings and felt the incredible love that binds us as brothers and sisters.
00:04:49.959 --> 00:04:56.471
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, god's grace is experienced and displayed in each of our lives as we walk by faith With that.
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I give you this benediction Galatians 5, 16.
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But I say to you walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
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Let us pray, heavenly Father.
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We come before you today with a heart longing to be filled with your Holy Spirit.
00:05:18.399 --> 00:05:22.875
We acknowledge the need for your divine presence and power in our lives.
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Lord, god, holy Spirit, we invite you to fill every corner of our being Saturate our minds with your wisdom, our hearts with your love and our souls with your peace.
00:05:35.617 --> 00:05:43.021
We surrender our wills to yours and ask that you empower us to live a life that glorifies God.
00:05:43.021 --> 00:05:51.321
Lord, ignite in us a passion for your kingdom and equip us to be a faithful witness of your love.
00:05:51.321 --> 00:05:58.120
Grant us boldness to share your message with others and the compassion to serve those in need.
00:05:58.120 --> 00:06:07.759
Lord, we yearn to experience the fullness of your spirit, to be transformed by your power and to bear the fruit of your love.
00:06:07.759 --> 00:06:16.937
May the Holy Spirit guide us in every step, strengthening us in every trial and comforting us in every sorrow.
00:06:16.937 --> 00:06:22.298
Lord, we thank you for the promise of your indwelling presence.
00:06:22.298 --> 00:06:28.738
Lord, we believe and receive your abundant grace In Jesus' mighty name, amen.
00:00:01.221 --> 00:00:05.411
My brothers and sisters, walt, here with simple thoughts and simple prayers.
00:00:05.411 --> 00:00:10.371
Today, we'll be covering the passage of John 14, 1-31.
00:00:10.371 --> 00:00:16.012
Have you ever felt lost, like you were wandering through life unable to see the path ahead?
00:00:16.012 --> 00:00:23.832
Perhaps you've been going through the motions of faith, caught in the daily grind of your longing for something more.
00:00:23.832 --> 00:00:26.626
Well, you're not alone.
00:00:26.626 --> 00:00:32.610
To combat this daily grind, our small group decided to go on a camping adventure called the Alpha Weekend.
00:00:32.610 --> 00:00:38.648
This was a time to fully immerse ourselves in each other's company and give thanks for our special bond.
00:00:38.648 --> 00:00:47.484
To create deeper connection and reflection, we unplugged from the world, establishing a phone-free environment, trading screens for starry skies.
00:00:47.484 --> 00:00:54.466
In this sacred space, our friendships flourished, our spirits were renewed and our faith deepened.
00:00:56.450 --> 00:00:58.740
Like us, the disciples faced the daily grind of life.
00:00:58.740 --> 00:01:03.689
They had jobs, families and the challenges of living in the first century.
00:01:03.689 --> 00:01:10.349
Yet deep down, they long for something more, a purpose that transcended the ordinary.
00:01:10.349 --> 00:01:19.590
Jesus, who they would soon believe to be the Son of God, gives them a compelling invitation to step out of that daily grind with Him.
00:01:19.590 --> 00:01:26.430
This journey was marked by both trials and triumphs, and they were transformed by grace and purpose.
00:01:26.430 --> 00:01:36.234
Let's explore how these ordinary individuals became extraordinary individuals, finding inspiration and guidance for our own paths.
00:01:37.920 --> 00:01:46.073
A time came in their journey together when Jesus was essentially saying, like that card game, uno Uno.
00:01:46.073 --> 00:01:57.094
Out In verse 1, he says Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God, believe also in me.
00:01:57.094 --> 00:02:00.424
In my Father's house are many rooms.
00:02:00.424 --> 00:02:06.555
If they were not, so would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you.
00:02:06.555 --> 00:02:26.956
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself that where I am, you may be also, and you know the way where I'm going and you know the way where I'm going.
00:02:26.956 --> 00:02:28.441
The disciples had every reason to be troubled.
00:02:28.441 --> 00:02:36.569
Jesus had just told them prior that one of them was a traitor, that all of them would deny him and that he would leave them that night.
00:02:36.569 --> 00:02:40.112
All this information legitimately troubled the disciples.
00:02:40.112 --> 00:02:49.561
Yet Jesus told them Let not your hearts be troubled.
00:02:49.561 --> 00:02:50.883
Thomas said to him Lord, we do not know where you are going.
00:02:50.883 --> 00:02:51.985
How can we know the way?
00:02:51.985 --> 00:03:05.605
And Jesus said to him I am the way and the truth and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through me, and no one comes to the Father except through me.
00:03:05.605 --> 00:03:07.411
As we travel and navigate through life.
00:03:07.411 --> 00:03:12.710
We can probably feel this way when we face trials of various kinds.
00:03:12.710 --> 00:03:23.487
In this passage, there are some very significant words said that stand out, one of them being I go to prepare a place for you.
00:03:24.480 --> 00:03:30.272
Jesus prepares a place for his people because he loves them and is confident of their arrival.
00:03:30.272 --> 00:03:32.604
Love prepares a welcome.
00:03:32.604 --> 00:03:40.010
With love, expected parents prepare a room for the baby With love, the hostess prepares a place for the guests to stay.
00:03:40.010 --> 00:03:44.189
In verse 15, jesus promises something.
00:03:44.189 --> 00:03:56.259
In verse 15, jesus promises something if you love me, you will keep my commandments and I will ask the father and he will give you another helper to be with you forever.
00:03:56.259 --> 00:04:03.426
Even the spirit of truth the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him.
00:04:03.426 --> 00:04:08.840
You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
00:04:08.840 --> 00:04:11.837
I will not leave you as orphans.
00:04:11.837 --> 00:04:13.836
I will come to you.
00:04:13.836 --> 00:04:27.581
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, the advocate, the comforter and the helper, not only to the disciples, but to all of us.
00:04:27.581 --> 00:04:38.850
Let's remember the Holy Spirit, a gift from God, and walk in His guidance and joy.
00:04:42.675 --> 00:04:45.226
Alpha weekend was a truly special time where the Holy Spirit moved powerfully among us.
00:04:45.226 --> 00:04:49.959
Many experienced deep healings and felt the incredible love that binds us as brothers and sisters.
00:04:49.959 --> 00:04:56.471
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, god's grace is experienced and displayed in each of our lives as we walk by faith With that.
00:04:56.471 --> 00:05:01.918
I give you this benediction Galatians 5, 16.
00:05:01.918 --> 00:05:10.139
But I say to you walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
00:05:10.139 --> 00:05:13.632
Let us pray, heavenly Father.
00:05:14.475 --> 00:05:18.399
We come before you today with a heart longing to be filled with your Holy Spirit.
00:05:18.399 --> 00:05:22.875
We acknowledge the need for your divine presence and power in our lives.
00:05:22.875 --> 00:05:35.617
Lord, god, holy Spirit, we invite you to fill every corner of our being Saturate our minds with your wisdom, our hearts with your love and our souls with your peace.
00:05:35.617 --> 00:05:43.021
We surrender our wills to yours and ask that you empower us to live a life that glorifies God.
00:05:43.021 --> 00:05:51.321
Lord, ignite in us a passion for your kingdom and equip us to be a faithful witness of your love.
00:05:51.321 --> 00:05:58.120
Grant us boldness to share your message with others and the compassion to serve those in need.
00:05:58.120 --> 00:06:07.759
Lord, we yearn to experience the fullness of your spirit, to be transformed by your power and to bear the fruit of your love.
00:06:07.759 --> 00:06:16.937
May the Holy Spirit guide us in every step, strengthening us in every trial and comforting us in every sorrow.
00:06:16.937 --> 00:06:22.298
Lord, we thank you for the promise of your indwelling presence.
00:06:22.298 --> 00:06:28.738
Lord, we believe and receive your abundant grace In Jesus' mighty name, amen.
