One Nation Under God

At Peace With All Men: "Is Peace Always Possible?"

Pastor Robert Rosales

One Nation Under God
At Peace With All Men: "Is Peace Always Possible?"
Pastor Robert Rosales

At Peace With All Men: "Is Peace Always Possible?"

At Peace With All Men

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Pastor Robert Rosales

At Peace With All Men
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Pastor Robert Rosales

At Peace With All Men:  Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Let's Talk Politics Week 4

"Voting Prayerfully"

Pastor Robert Rosales

Let's Talk Politics Week 4
"Voting Prayerfully"
Pastor Robert Rosales

Let's Talk Politics: "Voting Prayerfully"

One Nation Under God

Let's Talk Politics: Informed, But Not Consumed 

Pastor Robert Rosales

One Nation Under God
Let's Talk Politics: Informed, But Not Consumed 
Pastor Robert Rosales

Let's Talk Politics: Informed, But Not Consumed

Let's Talk Politics

"Parties Persons, Policies... and the Principles at Stake"

Pastor Gil Dirmann

Let's Talk Politics
"Parties Persons, Policies... and the Principles at Stake"
Pastor Gil Dirmann

Let's Talk Politics: "Parties Persons, Policies... and the Principles at Stake"

One Nation Under God

Lets Talk Politics, Part 1: How Should A Christian View Politics"

Pastor Gil Dirmann

One Nation Under God
Lets Talk Politics, Part 1: How Should A Christian View Politics"
Pastor Gil Dirmann

Lets Talk Politics, Part 1: How Should A Christian View Politics"

One Nation Under God: Pledge of Allegiance Part 4

"A Need To Return to Righteousness" 

Pastor Brandon Dirmann

One Nation Under God: Pledge of Allegiance Part 4
"A Need To Return to Righteousness" 
Pastor Brandon Dirmann

One Nation Under God | Pledge of Allegiance, Part 4: "A Need To Return to Righteousness"

One Nation Under God: Pledge of Allegiance, Part 3:

"Kingdom Assignment"

Pastor Robert Rosales

One Nation Under God: Pledge of Allegiance, Part 3:
"Kingdom Assignment"
Pastor Robert Rosales

One Nation Under God: Pledge of Allegiance, Part 3: "Kingdom Assignment"

One Nation Under God:

"Pledge Of Allegiance" 

Pastor Robert Rosales

One Nation Under God:
"Pledge Of Allegiance" 
Pastor Robert Rosales

One Nation Under God: "Pledge Of Allegiance"

Equipping the Next-Generation: Raising Cultural Giant Slayers

Pastor Robert Rosales

Equipping the Next-Generation: Raising Cultural Giant Slayers
Pastor Robert Rosales

Equipping the Next-Generation: Raising Cultural Giant Slayers

The weekly podcast of sermons from Lakeshore Christian Fellowship -- Gastonia Campus.

The weekly podcast of sermons from Lakeshore Christian Fellowship -- Gastonia Campus.

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DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE" A Passion For The Fear of the Lord"Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. The fear of the Lord is to revere God because of His character, and worship Him in awe because of His love.
2. The fear of the Lord is full of benefits and blessings.
3. I must develop the fear of the Lord in my life.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE" A Passion For The Fear of the Lord"Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. The fear of the Lord is to revere God because of His character, and worship Him in awe because of His love. 2. The fear of the Lord is full of benefits and blessings. 3. I must develop the fear of the Lord in my life.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For The Fear of the Lord"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Authority"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. Respecting and submitting to authority is central to living an orderly life on every level.
2. Everyone struggles with submitting to authority.
3. The Christian life starts with submission to Christ's authority in our lives.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Authority" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. Respecting and submitting to authority is central to living an orderly life on every level. 2. Everyone struggles with submitting to authority. 3. The Christian life starts with submission to Christ's authority in our lives.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For Authority"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Humility"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. God resists prideful people.
2. God gives grace to the humble.
3. Humility is God's way to promotion.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Humility" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. God resists prideful people. 2. God gives grace to the humble. 3. Humility is God's way to promotion.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For Humility"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Holiness"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. I must see myself holy.
2. I must give my new self to God.
3. I must follow the Holy Spirit.


Definitions
1. Holy - hagios (gk) - describes something set apart, consecrated, distinguished, made holy, pure.
2. New - kainos (gk) - not "new" in time, as in recent, but "new" as to form or quality, of a different nature from what is contrasted as old.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Holiness" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. I must see myself holy. 2. I must give my new self to God. 3. I must follow the Holy Spirit.
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 Definitions 1. Holy - hagios (gk) - describes something set apart, consecrated, distinguished, made holy, pure. 2. New - kainos (gk) - not "new" in time, as in recent, but "new" as to form or quality, of a different nature from what is contrasted as old.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For Holiness"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Giving"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. Giving to God is a matter of the heart.
2. Giving to God releases blessings.
3. When I give to God, He promises to supply my need.

A passion for giving starts with the heart, not the hand.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Giving" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. Giving to God is a matter of the heart. 2. Giving to God releases blessings. 3. When I give to God, He promises to supply my need. A passion for giving starts with the heart, not the hand.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For Giving"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Prayer"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. Prayer is an intimate exchange with God.
2. God answers prayer.
3. Prayer should be constant & consistent.


Why Don't Christians Pray?
1. Ignorance
2. Unbelief
3. Time

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For Prayer" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. Prayer is an intimate exchange with God. 2. God answers prayer. 3. Prayer should be constant &amp; consistent.
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 Why Don't Christians Pray? 1. Ignorance 2. Unbelief 3. Time

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For Prayer"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE" A Passion For The Holy Spirit"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. Praise and Worship welcomes God's presence.
2. God's presence brings God's glory.
3. God's glory brings us into unity.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE" A Passion For The Holy Spirit" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. Praise and Worship welcomes God's presence. 2. God's presence brings God's glory. 3. God's glory brings us into unity.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For Worship"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For The Holy Spirit"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. Be informed about Spiritual Gifts.
2. Become passionate about Spiritual Gifts.
3. Be open to participate in and receive from the Holy Spirit through Spiritual Gifts.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For The Holy Spirit" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. Be informed about Spiritual Gifts. 2. Become passionate about Spiritual Gifts. 3. Be open to participate in and receive from the Holy Spirit through Spiritual Gifts.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For The Holy Spirit"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For God's Word"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Assisting Pastor: David Maillet

3 Benefits from God's Word
1. God's Word strengthened the church internally
2. God's Word validated the church externally
3. God's Word resourced the church abundantly

What should I do to develop a passion for God's Word
1. Connect with someone that has a passion for God's Word (Bible Buddy)
2. Make a daily appointment with God and His Word

5 Things you will need
1. Good study Bible/Bible App
2. Reading plan
3. Journal/Computer for notes
4. Pen
5. Highlighter

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE "A Passion For God's Word" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Assisting Pastor: David Maillet 3 Benefits from God's Word 1. God's Word strengthened the church internally 2. God's Word validated the church externally 3. God's Word resourced the church abundantly
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What should I do to develop a passion for God's Word 1. Connect with someone that has a passion for God's Word (Bible Buddy) 2. Make a daily appointment with God and His Word
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5 Things you will need 1. Good study Bible/Bible App 2. Reading plan 3. Journal/Computer for notes 4. Pen 5. Highlighter

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For God's Word"

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE"A Passion For Souls"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Assisting Pastor: David Maillet

1. THE COMMAND: Go and keep going.
2. THE ASSIGNMENT: Make disciples of all nations.
3. THE PROMISE: I am with you always.

Persons of Peace:
1. Open
2. Hungry
3. Sharing

Basic Commands of Jesus
1. Change your mind (Repent).
2. Be immersed in God (Baptized).
3. Love: God and others.
4. Celebrate the Lord's supper.
5. Talk with God (Pray).
6. Be generous (Give).
7. Share what you experienced (make disciples).

Become an effective witness for Christ
1. Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit to give you a passion for those far from God.
2. Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit for boldness.
3. Become a "doer" of the Word.

DEVELOPING A STRONG CHRISTIAN LIFE"A Passion For Souls" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Assisting Pastor: David Maillet 1. THE COMMAND: Go and keep going. 2. THE ASSIGNMENT: Make disciples of all nations. 3. THE PROMISE: I am with you always.
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Persons of Peace: 1. Open 2. Hungry 3. Sharing
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Basic Commands of Jesus 1. Change your mind (Repent). 2. Be immersed in God (Baptized). 3. Love: God and others. 4. Celebrate the Lord's supper. 5. Talk with God (Pray). 6. Be generous (Give). 7. Share what you experienced (make disciples).
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Become an effective witness for Christ 1. Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit to give you a passion for those far from God. 2. Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit for boldness. 3. Become a "doer" of the Word.

Building A Strong Christian Life: "A Passion For Souls"

Building a strong Christian life is like following a recipe. Every ingredient listed is essential, along with the proportioned measurements for each, and at times specific instructions regarding how and when to add the elements together in order to create the desired result. 

In a similar way, the New Testament reveals certain spiritual ingredients or disciplines that when incorporated into the lives of the early Christians, allowed the Holy Spirit to shape, strengthen, sustain and satisfy them with the supernatural life in Christ that Jesus promised. In this study, we will examine ten of these disciplines in order to discover what they are, why they are essential, and how we integrate them into our life today.

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Building a strong Christian life is like following a recipe. Every ingredient listed is essential, along with the proportioned measurements for each, and at times specific instructions regarding how and when to add the elements together in order to create the desired result.&nbsp;
In a similar way, the New Testament reveals certain spiritual ingredients or disciplines that when incorporated into the lives of the early Christians, allowed the Holy Spirit to shape, strengthen, sustain and satisfy them with the supernatural life in Christ that Jesus promised.&nbsp;In this study, we will examine ten of these disciplines in order to discover what they are, why they are essential, and how we integrate them into our life today.
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Building A Strong Christian Life

UNDER CONTRACT"Endurance: The Queen of All Virtues"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. Endurance will keep me in God's will
2. Endurance leads me into God's promises
3. I must connect endurance to my faith

UNDER CONTRACT"Endurance: The Queen of All Virtues" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. Endurance will keep me in God's will 2. Endurance leads me into God's promises 3. I must connect endurance to my faith

Under Contract - "Endurance: The Queen of all Virtues"

UNDER CONTRACT"Covenant Love"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. A new and true heart is fully redeemed, forgiven and righteous.
2. A new and true heart is wholly convinced that what God says about you is both true and final.
3. A new and true heart comes under the Holy Spirt and the Word of God to bring sanctification and spiritual maturity.

UNDER CONTRACT"Covenant Love" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. A new and true heart is fully redeemed, forgiven and righteous. 2. A new and true heart is wholly convinced that what God says about you is both true and final. 3. A new and true heart comes under the Holy Spirt and the Word of God to bring sanctification and spiritual maturity.

Under Contract - "A New and True Covenant Heart"

UNDER CONTRACT "Covenant Love"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

4 Words to Portray Love

1st 2 rooted in MERCY - Showing leniency by not imposing deserved consequences.
1. (hb) ahaba - Describes intense emotion of favor or affection that one person has for another; husband/wife; parent/child; etc.
2. (hb) hesed - Arguably the richest Old Testament word describing a covenant type of love. Conveys the idea of love in action; consistently demonstrated; always ready to overcome any obstacle. Also translated as mercy; loving-kindness; goodness; faithfulness.

2nd 2 rooted in GRACE - Freely bestowing a benefit that could never be earned
3. (gk) charis - Mostly translated as grace in the New Testament. Describes a divine goodwill that could never be earned, but is freely bestowed to benefit the recipient, regardless of the cost to the one allocating the benefit.
4. (gk) agape - Describes what occurs when an individual recognizes and appreciates the value of another to the point they are compelled to bypass any and all limits or boundaries that try to constrain the demonstration of their love. This extends even to the point of sacrificing oneself for the other person with no strings attached and no guarantee of anything in return.

1. Covenant love impassions God to keep His promises.
2. Covenant love moves God to be tenderhearted and extend mercy.
3. Covenant love inspires God to give grace and act with redemptive action.

UNDER CONTRACT "Covenant Love" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 4 Words to Portray Love 1st 2 rooted in MERCY - Showing leniency by not imposing deserved consequences. 1. (hb) ahaba - Describes intense emotion of favor or affection that one person has for another; husband/wife; parent/child; etc. 2. (hb) hesed - Arguably the richest Old Testament word describing a covenant type of love. Conveys the idea of love in action; consistently demonstrated; always ready to overcome any obstacle. Also translated as mercy; loving-kindness; goodness; faithfulness. 2nd 2 rooted in GRACE - Freely bestowing a benefit that could never be earned 3. (gk) charis - Mostly translated as grace in the New Testament. Describes a divine goodwill that could never be earned, but is freely bestowed to benefit the recipient, regardless of the cost to the one allocating the benefit. 4. (gk) agape - Describes what occurs when an individual recognizes and appreciates the value of another to the point they are compelled to bypass any and all limits or boundaries that try to constrain the demonstration of their love. This extends even to the point of sacrificing oneself for the other person with no strings attached and no guarantee of anything in return.
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1. Covenant love impassions God to keep His promises. 2. Covenant love moves God to be tenderhearted and extend mercy. 3. Covenant love inspires God to give grace and act with redemptive action.

Under Contract - "Covenant Love"

UNDER CONTRACT"Follow the Holy Spirit's Lead"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales


How does the Spirit lead us?
1. Closeness & Cooperation
2. Internal Conflict
3. Continual Process


5 practical things you can do
1. Prepare.
2. Look for opportunities.
3. Be open to new possibilities.
4. Keep a faith-filled mindset.
5. Seize opportunities.

UNDER CONTRACT"Follow the Holy Spirit's Lead" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales
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 How does the Spirit lead us? 1. Closeness &amp; Cooperation 2. Internal Conflict 3. Continual Process
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 5 practical things you can do 1. Prepare. 2. Look for opportunities. 3. Be open to new possibilities. 4. Keep a faith-filled mindset. 5. Seize opportunities.

Under Contract - "Following the Holy Spirit's Lead"

UNDER CONTRACT"All of God's Promises are Yes!"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

3 Keys from Galatians 3:13-14
1. I am redeemed from the curse of the law.
2. I have the blessing of Abraham.
3. I have received the promised Spirit.

Promise
Contains 2 parts: Refers the both WHAT God promised and THE ASSURANCE that the "promised things" will be done.
 
General Promises vs. Specific Promises
General: Broad categorical commitments given by God to every believer in every age. No limitations on recipients or time period. (ex. Phil 4:6-7)
Specific: Detailed, personal commitments made to specific people on specific occasions. (ex. 1 Kings 9:5) 


3 Guiding Principles Regarding God's Promises
1. God's promises are sometimes conditional.
2. God's promises are designed, in part, to help us submit to His will and to trust Him.
3. We can't presume to know when, where or how God's promises will be fulfilled in our lives. 

UNDER CONTRACT"All of God's Promises are Yes!" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 3 Keys from Galatians 3:13-14 1. I am redeemed from the curse of the law. 2. I have the blessing of Abraham. 3. I have received the promised Spirit. Promise Contains 2 parts: Refers the both WHAT God promised and THE ASSURANCE that the "promised things" will be done. &nbsp; General Promises vs. Specific Promises General: Broad categorical commitments given by God to every believer in every age. No limitations on recipients or time period. (ex. Phil 4:6-7) Specific: Detailed, personal commitments made to specific people on specific occasions. (ex. 1 Kings 9:5)&nbsp;
 3 Guiding Principles Regarding God's Promises 1. God's promises are sometimes conditional. 2. God's promises are designed, in part, to help us submit to His will and to trust Him. 3. We can't presume to know when, where or how God's promises will be fulfilled in our lives.

Under Contract - "All of God Promises are Yes!"

UNDER CONTRACT" Our Covenant With God Through Christ"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

2 Types of Covenants
1. Parity: Binding agreement between two equal parties (2 Kings, 2 Tribes, 2 Individuals, etc).
2. Suzerainty: Unilateral agreement that is offered by a ruler to a subject.

Theophany: A visible manifestation of God.
1. Exodus 3:2 - Burning bush
2. Exodus 13:21 - Pillar of fire in the desert
3. Exodus 19:18 - God's presence on Mt. Sinai
4. Ezekiel 1:27; 8:2 - Fire from the waist down
Christophany: A pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus as mankind's representative

1. Christ purchased our new covenant with God through His blood.
2. Christ seals our new covenant with God with His resurrected life.
3. Christ sustains our new covenant with God as our mediator.

UNDER CONTRACT" Our Covenant With God Through Christ" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 2 Types of Covenants 1. Parity: Binding agreement between two equal parties (2 Kings, 2 Tribes, 2 Individuals, etc). 2. Suzerainty: Unilateral agreement that is offered by a ruler to a subject. Theophany: A visible manifestation of God. 1. Exodus 3:2 - Burning bush 2. Exodus 13:21 - Pillar of fire in the desert 3. Exodus 19:18 - God's presence on Mt. Sinai 4. Ezekiel 1:27; 8:2 - Fire from the waist down Christophany: A pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus as mankind's representative 1. Christ purchased our new covenant with God through His blood. 2. Christ seals our new covenant with God with His resurrected life. 3. Christ sustains our new covenant with God as our mediator.

Under Contract - "Our Covenant With God Through Christ"

UNDER CONTRACT "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 3"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

The Exchanging of Names- Often one or both parties will take part of the other's name.
Blessing and Cursing- Once vows were exchanged, blood mingled, and permanent marks initiated, the benefits of remaining in the covenant as well as the detriments of breaking the covenant were read and recorded.
Establish a Memorial- The very last thing that would be done is to establish a memorial symbol.
The Covenant Meal- Once all the commitments were made, a meal was prepared to commemorate the agreement. The 2 primary elements - bread and wine - are universally the same in most cultures.

Bread - The physical body (outside)
Wine - The blood (inside)

UNDER CONTRACT "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 3"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales The Exchanging of Names- Often one or both parties will take part of the other's name. Blessing and Cursing- Once vows were exchanged, blood mingled, and permanent marks initiated, the benefits of remaining in the covenant as well as the detriments of breaking the covenant were read and recorded. Establish a Memorial- The very last thing that would be done is to establish a memorial symbol. The Covenant Meal- Once all the commitments were made, a meal was prepared to commemorate the agreement. The 2 primary elements - bread and wine - are universally the same in most cultures. Bread - The physical body (outside) Wine - The blood (inside)

Under Contract - "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Part 3"

UNDER CONTRACT "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 2"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

The Exchanging of CoatsYour ceremonial coat represents who you are and your resources. Making this available to another was considered a legal transfer of position, power, prestige, authority, and wealth.
The Exchanging of Weapon BeltsProtection and help with Battles
The Walk of BloodCommitted forever
The Cutting/Scarring of FleshCovenant proof

UNDER CONTRACT "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 2"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales The Exchanging of CoatsYour ceremonial coat represents who you are and your resources. Making this available to another was considered a legal transfer of position, power, prestige, authority, and wealth. The Exchanging of Weapon BeltsProtection and help with Battles The Walk of BloodCommitted forever The Cutting/Scarring of FleshCovenant proof

Under Contract - "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 2"

UNDER CONTRACT "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 1"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. What is a Blood Covenant?A blood covenant is a binding agreement between two parties, motivated by either love or strengths/weaknesses.

2. What does a Blood Covenant Involve?A blood covenant involves four parts: Terms, Length, Site, Representatives.

Covenant Terms - Parameters and outcomes; like modern-day contract.
Covenant Length - Outlined duration; usually lifetime of individuals, but often extending to future generations.
Covenant Site - A significant and often sacred location; allowed witnesses to observe and verify the agreement.
Covenant Representatives - Persons of authority from each side.


3. There were 9 Ceremonial Commitments of a Blood Covenant
I. The Agreement in Blood

UNDER CONTRACT "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant, Pt. 1" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales
1. What is a Blood Covenant?A blood covenant is a binding agreement between two parties, motivated by either love or strengths/weaknesses. 2. What does a Blood Covenant Involve?A blood covenant involves four parts: Terms, Length, Site, Representatives. Covenant Terms - Parameters and outcomes; like modern-day contract. Covenant Length - Outlined duration; usually lifetime of individuals, but often extending to future generations. Covenant Site - A significant and often sacred location; allowed witnesses to observe and verify the agreement. Covenant Representatives - Persons of authority from each side.
 3. There were 9 Ceremonial Commitments of a Blood Covenant I. The Agreement in Blood

Under Contract - "The Anatomy of a Blood Covenant Part 1"

Under Contract"No Longer Strangers To The Covenant"

Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

1. Many Christians are strangers to the covenants of promise.
2. Understanding the reality of covenant creates an absolute confidence in God's promises.
3. Confidence in God's covenant anchors our soul in times of chaos and crisis.

Under Contract"No Longer Strangers To The Covenant"
Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 1. Many Christians are strangers to the covenants of promise. 2. Understanding the reality of covenant creates an absolute confidence in God's promises. 3. Confidence in God's covenant anchors our soul in times of chaos and crisis.

Under Contract - "No Longer Strangers to the Covenant"

Have you ever read something in the Bible, knew it was true, but somewhere in your mind you questioned its reality for you? Whatever the cause, there is this nagging whisper that you heard saying, “What the Bible promises, cannot be taken literally, at least not for me,”  

But the truth is- God’s Word is true! He never lies! He is always faithful! And, if He said He would do something then He will do it! That’s the purpose of this study, “Under Contract – Understanding the Covenant We Have With God”.

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Have you ever read something in the Bible, knew it was true, but somewhere in your mind you questioned its reality for you? Whatever the cause, there is this nagging whisper that you heard saying, &ldquo;What the Bible promises, cannot be taken literally, at least not for me,&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
But the truth is- God&rsquo;s Word is true! He never lies! He is always faithful! And, if He said He would do something then He will do it!&nbsp;That&rsquo;s the purpose of this study, &ldquo;Under Contract &ndash; Understanding the Covenant We Have With God&rdquo;.
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Under Contract

FINDING FREEDOM"Finding Freedom"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

4 Keys to Finding Freedom
1. Recognize you need help

2. Repent to God and to others

3. Renounce the lies of Satan

4. Receive the Gifts of the Father

FINDING FREEDOM"Finding Freedom"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 4 Keys to Finding Freedom 1. Recognize you need help
2. Repent to God and to others
3. Renounce the lies of Satan
4. Receive the Gifts of the Father

Finding Freedom - "Finding Freedom"

FINDING FREEDOM" Open The Gates"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

3 Main Truths
1. I must have a revelation of who Christ is

2. I must know hard times will come

3. During hard time I must lean on what I know is true

FINDING FREEDOM" Open The Gates"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 3 Main Truths 1. I must have a revelation of who Christ is
2. I must know hard times will come
3. During hard time I must lean on what I know is true

Finding Freedom - "Open The Gates"

FINDING FREEDOM "Healing Broken Hearts and Wounded Emotions"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

Big Truth
Jesus still heals broken hearts and wounded emotions

2 Main Truths
1. Jesus heals broken hearts

2. Jesus heals emotional bruises

FINDING FREEDOM "Healing Broken Hearts and Wounded Emotions"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales Big Truth Jesus still heals broken hearts and wounded emotions 2 Main Truths 1. Jesus heals broken hearts
2. Jesus heals emotional bruises

Finding Freedom - "Healing Broken Hearts and Wounded Emotions"

FINDING FREEDOM

"Freedom In Your Mind"
The mind is the main battlefield between good & evil
God's Word is a spiritual weapon
Biblical meditation & declaration is spiritual warfare

FINDING FREEDOM
"Freedom In Your Mind"
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<li>The mind is the main battlefield between good &amp; evil</li>
<li>God's Word is a spiritual weapon</li>
<li>Biblical meditation &amp; declaration is spiritual warfare</li>
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Finding Freedom - "Freedom In Your Mind"

FINDING FREEDOM "Fighting For Your Life"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

"There is SEX that enhances LIFE and there is SEX that brings DEATH."

3 Attributes of the Lust of the Flesh
Desire
Deception
Death


HOW DO I GET FREE & STAY FREE?

DELIVERANCE & DISCIPLESHIP

FINDING FREEDOM "Fighting For Your Life"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales "There is SEX that enhances LIFE and there is SEX that brings DEATH." 3 Attributes of the Lust of the Flesh
<ol>
<li>Desire</li>
<li>Deception</li>
<li>Death</li>
</ol>
 HOW DO I GET FREE &amp; STAY FREE?
DELIVERANCE &amp; DISCIPLESHIP

Finding Freedom - "Fighting For Your Life"

FINDING FREEDOM "Breaking Free From the Fear of Man"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

“Christian freedom does not mean being free to do as we like; it means free to do as we ought.”-A.W. Tozer

3 Ways the Fear of Man Snares Believers
The fear of man snares you to man
The fear of man snares you from God
The fear of man snares others through you

The fear of man is “the fear of losing man’s approval or favor”. Simply put it is an “idol of approval”.

FINDING FREEDOM "Breaking Free From the Fear of Man"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales &ldquo;Christian freedom does not mean being free to do as we like; it means free to do as we ought.&rdquo;-A.W. Tozer 3 Ways the Fear of Man Snares Believers
<ol>
<li>The fear of man snares you to man</li>
<li>The fear of man snares you from God</li>
<li>The fear of man snares others through you The fear of man is &ldquo;the fear of losing man&rsquo;s approval or favor&rdquo;. Simply put it is an &ldquo;idol of approval&rdquo;.</li>
</ol>

Finding Freedom - "Breaking Free From the Fear of Man"

FINDING FREEDOM "Freed, But Not Free"

Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

"The only freedom a man ever has is when he becomes a slave of Jesus Christ"-RC Sproul

3 Areas of Unaware Bondage for Believers
Continued Iniquity
Continued Illness3
Continued Influence


"PRIDE always gives permission to the devil, to steal, kill & destroy but HUMILITY always gives permission to God to bring life to the full!"

FINDING FREEDOM "Freed, But Not Free"
Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales "The only freedom a man ever has is when he becomes a slave of Jesus Christ"-RC Sproul 3 Areas of Unaware Bondage for Believers
<ol>
<li>Continued Iniquity</li>
<li>Continued Illness3</li>
<li>Continued Influence</li>
</ol>
 "PRIDE always gives permission to the devil, to steal, kill &amp; destroy but HUMILITY always gives permission to God to bring life to the full!"

Finding Freedom - "Freed, But Not Free"

FINDING FREEDOM

"Beware of Demons" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales

3 Truths about Demons
Demons are thieves
Demons are vicious
Demons are cunning


Craftiness - deceptive scheming, evil treachery. "To deceive out of something."

"You can't defeat the demons you enjoy playing with."

FINDING FREEDOM
"Beware of Demons" Lakeshore Gastonia Campus Pastor: Robert Rosales 3 Truths about Demons
<ol>
<li>Demons are thieves</li>
<li>Demons are vicious</li>
<li>Demons are cunning</li>
</ol>
 Craftiness - deceptive scheming, evil treachery. "To deceive out of something." "You can't defeat the demons you enjoy playing with."

Finding Freedom - "Beware Of Demons"

Is it possible for a believer to live in bondage to things like anger, envy, lust, worry, various addictions and compulsive behaviors? (The list of strongholds goes on and on). Sadly, the answer is YES!  But, not because God is unable or unwilling to intervene.

What Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection was more than enough for every believer, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to live a gloriously liberated life.  In this series, you will gain understanding into how spiritual freedom works, and what to do, step-by-step, to experience real and relevant freedom in Christ!

 

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Is it possible for a believer to live in bondage to things like anger, envy, lust, worry, various addictions and compulsive behaviors? (The list of strongholds goes on and on). Sadly, the answer is YES!&nbsp;&nbsp;But, not because God is unable or unwilling to intervene.
What Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection was more than enough for every believer, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to live a gloriously liberated life.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this series, you will gain understanding into how spiritual freedom works, and what to do, step-by-step, to experience real and relevant freedom in Christ!
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