R. Emanuel Exposed

A good basketball player knows to look at the opponent's belly and not their smile.

Therefore, s.imply s.poken, I see a naked man exposed.

His gut-level ruthlessness gives him away and reveals which direction he is going.

"R. Emanuel" is anti-christ in thought, word and deed;
but the MOST HIGH God speaks a better word:
JESUS, our Emmanuel

comes down from heaven
and gives LIFE to the world.

Therefore, I must confess my own sin (silently before God) and profess my faith (aloud to God and man).

• Jesus Christ gives life.
• He is the author of LIFE.
• He does not take the life of another.
• Jesus lays it down so that another may live.

Precious Jesus help us to truly love, pray and forgive our brother Rahm. Bring life to him and to our nation once again.

To Refute and Confound Unbelief

-:Three Premises upon which I take a stand (God's Word does not return void!):-

Psalm 62: 11

Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God.

Jeremiah 32: 17

Ah Lord God! It is you who made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.

Matthew 19:26

But Jesus looked at them and said "For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible."

-:My Exposing Sermon (+ some teaching notes):-

All Power belongs to God. Not some, but all!

In response to suggesting there is a power stronger than God based on Mark 5: 5-6 iSay this, "Truly , I tell you, the Son can do nothing on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise" (see John 6:19). Moreover, God is gentle in spirit.

He is neither a taskmaster; nor does he demand compliance. Though he gives us commands, he has is also extraordinarily gracious. He gives us the choice to obey. He is patient. He is loving. He is a gentleman standing at the door knocking. He is waiting for us to ask him into our lives and home.

So tear down that stronghold of unbelief in your own hometown and let the King of Glory come in!

-:His Promise upon which He stands (to those who would believe + Hebrews 11:6):-

Jeremiah 29: 13

When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart.

Trade our Ire for iREcommit to you LORD

It seems to me that a majority of people in the church no longer want a moral compass.

Yet what good is a compass that no longer points North all the time?

In praying through Romans 1 and 2 I am set free to live. As a result, I no longer find myself groaning about growing wickedness. In Christ I find perfect peace and rest. What a valuable trade!

The truth is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came down and lived among us. He willingly gave his life as a living sacrifice, bearing our sins on his human body and hung on the cross in place of us. He died on our behalf so that we might live. This is Pure. This is Love. . . . and God tells us to think on things such as these (see also Philippians 4:8).

Thank you Heavenly Father for sending your Son and loving me. Thank you Jesus for shedding your blood and forgiving me. Thank you Holy Spirit for bringing forth truth and comforting me.

How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.

With my whole heart I seek you, do not let me stray from your commandments.

I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes.

With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth.

I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches.

I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.

I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.

Psalm 119: 9-16

Four Words that Divide

With great power to separate evil from good Jesus spoke four simple words: I am the Gate (read John 10.7 through 10.19!).

These four small words are sharp and to the point, dividing falsehood from truth. In the most definitive terms, there is no other way to salvation except through Jesus Christ.

We as humans may also choose to freely speak with power: I will follow you. When spoken, and without a doubt, these four little words draw a clear demarcation upon the sands of time. There is no fence to sit upon. These four spirit-filled words put you immediately on the front line of battle.

Either you are for, or against, Jesus Christ?

Listen again to the words of Jesus Christ: "My sheep hear my voice. I know them and they FOLLOW ME. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish." (John 10. 27 - 28).

These are:
Words of wisdom.
Words of intimacy.
Words of promise.
Words of warning.

Four simple words that divide. Four small words that lead to full surrender.

Go ahead. Confirm your walk with a forward (i.e., a four word) press toward the prize of Christ Jesus (Philippians 3.14) and speak, pray, sing, text, blog, or paint a spirit-filled expression of love for Him: I will follow you.

My Deliverer

The good news is that Jesus Christ delivers us from our sin, addictions, and torment. We don't have to live with these things, be bound to behavior modification plans or submit to somebody else's rules for our lives. Only Jesu Christo. He sets us free.

Good Friday - Nailed it!

Hallelujah. Grace like rain falls down on me. All my sins are washed away.

• Have you heard these words?
• Do you know this truth?
• Will you receive this gift?

Christ died for all our sins erasing the record! (incl. my sins, your sins, our sins and "are" sins . . . all).

Colossians 2: 13 - 14

13 And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with him, when he forgave us all our trespasses, 14 erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to the cross. [emphasis mine]

Q: How will I know this to be true?
A: Take your guilt to the cross and see your salvation.

Psalm 32: 5
Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Heavenly Father, I come before your throne with boldness; asking for this one - for the one reading - to know the depths of your love. I pray for the heaviest burdens of guilt and shame to be removed. In your most merciful and gracious ways, please take away the sins of self-reproach: including unending blame; feelings of culpability and responsibility for "bad things" in one's life or in the lives loved ones; disapproving thoughts of discredit, disgrace, scorn and rebuke. Bring healing to these festering wounds that paralyze, I pray in the mighty name of Jesus.

iProfess: There is healing in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 103: 1 - 5
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits - 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Hallelujah. Grace like rain falls down on me. All my sins are washed away.

I Choose Christ.

I will testify to Love. Christ is the one who makes me clean. He wakens my ear in the morning. He is able to do more than I can ever ask or imagine.

I choose Christ.