http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/-t1.htm This Forum is for backsliders, for those who have lost their hope and for those who are seeking peace and joy of Jesus Christ and want to be saved. Read Inspirational Stories to boost up your faith. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:58:28 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/36/02/09/header15.jpg http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/-t1.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/you-must-be-born-again-t3718.htm fennywest You must be Born Again From the dead be risen born of God from above Letting the Old man die Letting the New man live. You must encounter Christ In a personal way His way becomes your way You let Him take over Reign and rule inside of you. Jesus must be Number One You must step down the throne And enthrone the Son of God. He must increase and you decrease You must be crucified. Your joy must ... Seekers Shore Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:58:28 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/you-must-be-born-again-t3718.htm#7837 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/you-must-be-born-again-t3718.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-humanity-of-jesus-t3714.htm I am Saved Son of man, Son of God—Jesus was both of these. But of the two He most often referred to Himself as the Son of man, that Jewish way of saying "human being." Sometimes we concentrate so much on the unusual in Jesus, the fact that He was God's Son, that we overlook the fact that He was a human being who suffered things as we do. "What a friend we have in Jesus," we sometimes sing. He is a friend who can sympathize with our weaknesses, because he was tempted in every way ... Seekers Shore Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:10:43 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-humanity-of-jesus-t3714.htm#7832 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-humanity-of-jesus-t3714.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/old-life-scraping-scheme-t3654.htm fennywest Recently the Government in the UK introduced a Car Scrapping Scheme whereby if you had a car which was aged 10 years or over you could trade it in for £2000 allowance and many are taking advantage of the scheme thinking it is a good bargain. Well over 2000years ago Jesus gave human-kind a similar but better scheme-old life scrapping scheme whereby you could trade your old life for a new life. He went to the cross and paid the price for you r sin and al you need to do is ... Seekers Shore Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:39:25 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/old-life-scraping-scheme-t3654.htm#7743 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/old-life-scraping-scheme-t3654.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/5-bible-verses-about-money-every-christian-should-know-t3647.htm FaithfulSon Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.” 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered ... Seekers Shore Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:37:19 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/5-bible-verses-about-money-every-christian-should-know-t3647.htm#7733 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/5-bible-verses-about-money-every-christian-should-know-t3647.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-young-or-old-t3645.htm fennywest Come, young or old Come into the fold Nothing withhold Come in from the cold Escape Satan’s stranglehold. Come in today Come to Jesus -the Way This is Salvation Day Why become Satan’s prey? Take serious what I say Yes, you need to be bold To come for this gold Why let the world shape you into its mould? Come today and let Jesus mold. Come for life untold Stop looking behind Come ... Seekers Shore Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:20:58 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-young-or-old-t3645.htm#7729 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-young-or-old-t3645.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-gate-to-god-t3637.htm fennywest The Shepherd and His Flock 1"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5But they will ... Seekers Shore Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:45:54 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-gate-to-god-t3637.htm#7715 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-gate-to-god-t3637.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-titanic-still-speaks-volumes-t3624.htm Fenny West The Titanic-As it was in the days of Noah As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be. They partied, scoffed, mocked, trivialized the coming flood because there had been no rain before. But when the time was up the rains came and only Noah and his family and the animals that went into the ark were saved. Have you found the Divine Ark, Jesus Christ today? Is He Lord of your life or are you playing religion? He is the Life Boat in amidst the sinking ship of life. Unless you are in this ... Seekers Shore Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:32:44 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-titanic-still-speaks-volumes-t3624.htm#7698 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-titanic-still-speaks-volumes-t3624.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-open-your-heart-believe-recieve-t3602.htm Fenny West "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved."-Mark 16:16 Mr. MacDonald asked the inhabitants of the island of St. Kilda how a man must be saved. An old man replied, "We shall be saved if we repent, and forsake our sins, and turn to God." "Yes," said a middle-aged female, "and with a true heart too." "Ay," rejoined a third, "and with prayer"; and, added a fourth, "It must be the prayer of the heart." "And ... Seekers Shore Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:26:29 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-open-your-heart-believe-recieve-t3602.htm#7665 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-open-your-heart-believe-recieve-t3602.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/teaching-religion-to-children-t3179.htm Johntheservant By David Dinkins Many parents think that it is there responsibility to teach the tenets of their religion to their children from the earliest possible age. In addition to the “human nature” influence (that is, the desire to propagate one’s beliefs and hand them down), many religions encourage or require such teaching to take place. Does this teaching preclude a child from making his or her own religious decision later in life? If a person has been taught one thing for their entire life, ... Seekers Shore Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:53:03 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/teaching-religion-to-children-t3179.htm#7013 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/teaching-religion-to-children-t3179.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-year-was-1981-t3570.htm Fenny West The year was 1981 When I was born again Raised by God- the Son Raised to live with Him to reign And now He holds the reins. Dead intresspasses and sin I confessed and /He forgave Cleased me from within Raised me from the grave The outcast was saved He came in, turned on the light For the one doomed, in deep dakness ‘twas not in the power of my might But by grace through faith in His loving kindness O, what a grace! O what a forgiveness! You too be sitting ... Seekers Shore Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:16:51 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-year-was-1981-t3570.htm#7599 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-year-was-1981-t3570.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-spirit-gives-life-t3509.htm Fenny West "The exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe according to the working of His mighty power, which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead."-Ephesians 1:19, 20 In the resurrection of Christ, as in our salvation, there was put forth nothing short of a divine power. What shall we say of those who think that conversion is wrought by the free will of man, and is due to his own betterness of disposition? When we shall see the dead rise from ... Seekers Shore Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:42:37 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-spirit-gives-life-t3509.htm#7504 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-spirit-gives-life-t3509.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/he-touches-us-we-live-t3491.htm Fenny West ***"I will; be thou clean."-Mark 1:41 Primeval darkness heard the Almighty fiat, "light be," and straightway light was, and the word of the Lord Jesus is equal in majesty to that ancient word of power. Redemption like Creation has its word of might. Jesus speaks and it is done. Leprosy yielded to no human remedies, but it fled at once at the Lord's "I will." The disease exhibited no hopeful signs or tokens of recovery, nature contributed nothing to its own ... Seekers Shore Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:41:25 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/he-touches-us-we-live-t3491.htm#7475 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/he-touches-us-we-live-t3491.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-and-see-t3490.htm Fenny West 38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), “where are You staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where He was staying, and remained with Him that day (now it was about the tenth hour). John1:38-39 Come and you will see salvation Come and you will see deliverance Come and you will see the joy of the Lord Come and you will see ... Seekers Shore Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:47:33 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-and-see-t3490.htm#7474 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/come-and-see-t3490.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/o-taste-and-see-that-he-is-good-t3433.htm Fenny West "His fruit was sweet to my taste."-Song of Solomon 2:3 Faith, in the Scripture, is spoken of under the emblem of all the senses. It is sight: "Look unto me and be ye saved." It is hearing: "Hear, and your soul shall live." Faith is smelling: "All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia"; "thy name is as ointment poured forth." Faith is spiritual touch. By this faith the woman came behind and touched the hem of Christ's garment, ... Seekers Shore Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:12:51 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/o-taste-and-see-that-he-is-good-t3433.htm#7397 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/o-taste-and-see-that-he-is-good-t3433.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-great-divine-connection-t3425.htm Fenny West Knowing God, , Who do you know? It’s not what you know but who you know. You cannot know God by your efforts you have to open your heart to Him Jer:24:7: And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart. The first step to knowing Him is to be born again Joh:3:3: Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, ... Seekers Shore Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:34:31 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-great-divine-connection-t3425.htm#7384 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-great-divine-connection-t3425.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/i-forgive-you-t3410.htm heavenbound By Jerry Ousley "I love You Lord and all I want is to serve You. I'll never let You down God!" That's what I prayed the day before I committed sin big time. There's no need to go into the gory details but I do confess that I sinned against my God. Now what to do? I really do love God, and I really do want to serve Him with all my heart. But it seems that there are times I just simply can't help myself. I don't want to do it but I do it any way. Don't get me wrong. I'm not ... Seekers Shore Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:04:40 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/i-forgive-you-t3410.htm#7352 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/i-forgive-you-t3410.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/take-my-son-t3337.htm Fenny West Take my Son A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael . They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.. When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son. About a month later, just before Christmas, There was a knock at the door. A young man ... Seekers Shore Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:45:11 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/take-my-son-t3337.htm#7226 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/take-my-son-t3337.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/a-walk-with-lord-at-sea-shore-t3400.htm heavenbound One night a man had a dream that he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, the other belonging to the LORD. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints, and that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his ... Seekers Shore Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:50:47 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/a-walk-with-lord-at-sea-shore-t3400.htm#7333 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/a-walk-with-lord-at-sea-shore-t3400.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/what-if-god-t3371.htm Johntheservant Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits – Psalm 103:1-2. (New King James Version) What if God couldn't take the time to bless us today because we couldn't take the time to thank Him yesterday? What if God decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we didn't follow Him today? What if we never saw another flower bloom because we grumbled when God sent the rain? What if God didn't walk with ... Seekers Shore Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:49:10 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/what-if-god-t3371.htm#7280 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/what-if-god-t3371.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/gospels-at-a-glance-t3336.htm spiritfilled AudienceJewsRomansGreeksGentile ChristiansAuthorTax collector and apostle. Also known as "Levi."Missionary with Barnabus and Paul. Called a son by Peter.Greek doctor who travelled with Paul. Wrote Acts as sequel.Fisherman, apostle, and elder. Wrote 5 NT books. Died at an old age.Date Written37-68 A.D. Probably written after Mark.40-65 A.D. Probably the 1st gospel written.59-61 A.D. Probably written after Mark and Matthew. (Luke 1:1-3)80-98 A.D. The last gospel written. Depiction ... Seekers Shore Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:48:06 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/gospels-at-a-glance-t3336.htm#7225 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/gospels-at-a-glance-t3336.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-four-gospels-t3335.htm sunshine307 Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are collectively known as the gospels. Gospel The word "gospel" comes from an Old English word that meant "good tale" or "good news." Today the word "gospel" is used to describe the 4 New Testament books that present the life of Christ. In a general sense, gospel is also used to describe the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Indeed, the story of Jesus is good news! The 4 Gospels Matthew is the gospel of the ... Seekers Shore Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:45:35 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-four-gospels-t3335.htm#7224 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-four-gospels-t3335.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/this-is-the-day-of-salvation-t3332.htm Fenny West Death to a godly man, is like a fair gale of wind to convey him to the heavenly country; but, to a wicked man, it is like a storm, that hurries him away to destruction. While he lived, he had the benefit of sparing mercy; but now the day of God's patience is over, and he will pour out upon him his wrath. When God casts down a man, there is no flying from, nor bearing up under his anger. Those who will not now flee to the arms of Divine grace, which are stretched out to receive them, will not ... Seekers Shore Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:45:53 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/this-is-the-day-of-salvation-t3332.htm#7221 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/this-is-the-day-of-salvation-t3332.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/christ-is-coming-again-t3320.htm Fenny West Christ is Coming Again! Coming to earth to reign Coming to take His ride To be right on His side. The question now today Is: Do you know the Way? Is your name on the roll? Is Jesus in control? Is your garment ready? Can your His kingdom see? Have you received His life? Have you passed from death to life?"Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. (Isaiah 45:22) Seekers Shore Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:54:29 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/christ-is-coming-again-t3320.htm#7182 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/christ-is-coming-again-t3320.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/who-i-am-in-jesus-christ-t3310.htm FaithfulSon In Christ, I am: God's child, for I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the Word of God which liveth and abideth forever. (1 Peter 1:23). Forgiven of all my sins and washed in the blood (Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:14, Colossians 1:14, 1 John 2:12, 1 John 1:9) A New Creature (2 Corinthians 5:17) The Temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19) Delivered from the power of darkness and translated into God's kingdom. (Colossians 1:13) Redeemed from the curse of the law (1 ... Seekers Shore Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:48:41 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/who-i-am-in-jesus-christ-t3310.htm#7171 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/who-i-am-in-jesus-christ-t3310.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/repent-and-be-restored-t3308.htm Fenny West Confess your sin When you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey him with all your heart and with all your soul according to everything I command you today, then the LORD your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you. You will again obey the LORD and follow all his commands I am giving you today. (Deuteronomy 30:2,3, and 8 NIV)Confession of Sin If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to ... Seekers Shore Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:19:56 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/repent-and-be-restored-t3308.htm#7169 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/repent-and-be-restored-t3308.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/repent-from-dead-works-t3293.htm Fenny West [b] Repenting from dead works Opens the door for you To enter God’s Kingdom That’s the only thing that works. Self-righteousness is futile No one is good enough Clean yourself as you may, Before God you’re still vile. Only Christ’s blood is enough To blot away all sin But you must accept it If you will not, then, tough! [b]Repent from Dead Works Repenting from dead works Opens the door ... Seekers Shore Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:50:50 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/repent-from-dead-works-t3293.htm#7150 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/repent-from-dead-works-t3293.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/witnesses-of-jesus-resurrection-t3290.htm ChristianLady Jesus appeared 12 times to different group sizes ranging from just one person to 500 people: Mary Magdalene (Mark 16.9-11; John 20.11-18) the other women at the tomb (Matthew 28.8-10) Peter in Jerusalem (Luke 24.34; 1 Cor. 15.5) The two travelers on the road (Mark 16.12,13) Ten disciples behind closed doors (Mark 16.14; Luke 24.36-43; John 20.19-25) All the disciples, with Thomas (excluding Judas Iscariot) (John 20.26-31; 1 Cor. 15.5) Seven disciples while fishing (John 21.1-14) ... Seekers Shore Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:13:07 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/witnesses-of-jesus-resurrection-t3290.htm#7147 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/witnesses-of-jesus-resurrection-t3290.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/calling-good-evil-t3283.htm song Isaiah5:18 " Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were a cart rope. Vs. 20 states "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter."In this modern world it has become a fashion to call "Evil" good and pleasing. This statement takes away "fear of God" away from our hearts and we become gods of ourselves, picking what suits us ... Seekers Shore Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:17:52 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/calling-good-evil-t3283.htm#7139 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/calling-good-evil-t3283.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-reasons-for-unanswered-prayers-t3254.htm song In the Bible, Jesus made this tremendous promise, “And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive” (Matt 21:22). However, despite the Lord’s willingness to answer prayer, it is obvious that some prayers have gone unanswered. Why is this? The following are the most common reasons why some prayers do not get results: 1. Lack of Fellowship with God and His word John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done ... Seekers Shore Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:26:29 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-reasons-for-unanswered-prayers-t3254.htm#7104 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-reasons-for-unanswered-prayers-t3254.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/meaning-of-godspeed-t3253.htm tina Etymology From Middle English, from "God speed you." (May God help you prosper.) The Term "God Speed" originated in the Old Testament part of the Bible, in the book of Genesis 24:12in the King James Version, when Abraham's servant prayed for success when he was sent to find a wife for Abraham's son Isaac. The original Hebrew word for "speed" in this verse is pronounced "caw-raw" and it means "to land upon" or "to bring about": ... Seekers Shore Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:10:20 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/meaning-of-godspeed-t3253.htm#7103 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/meaning-of-godspeed-t3253.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/hell-t3226.htm lisa1880 By Rich Deem What is Hell like? The most common description of hell is that of fire. Here is a list of some of these descriptions: fire and brimstone burning wind fiery oven flames of fire judgment by fire unquenchable fire furnace of fire eternal fire eternal punishment fiery hell pits of darkness lake of firePunishment and restraint Since there could possibly be a lot of party people in hell, one might think that it will be one big party. ... Seekers Shore Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:18:25 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/hell-t3226.htm#7072 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/hell-t3226.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/salvation-t3225.htm lisa1880 by Rich Deem Salvation is a word that describes the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians (Exodus 14:13), and of deliverance generally from evil or danger. In the New Testament it is specially used with reference to the great deliverance from the guilt and the pollution of sin wrought out by Jesus Christ, "the great salvation" (Hebrews 2:3). Salvation encompasses the entire act of deliverance from the righteous justice of a holy God, including justification, ... Seekers Shore Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:05:07 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/salvation-t3225.htm#7071 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/salvation-t3225.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/worship-in-spirit-and-in-truth-t3224.htm WordofLife ...a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:23-24)The context of this passage is the well known story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well whilst on a long journey north to Galilee and asking her for something to drink. There then follows a conversation about water (physical and spiritual) ... Seekers Shore Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:49:25 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/worship-in-spirit-and-in-truth-t3224.htm#7070 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/worship-in-spirit-and-in-truth-t3224.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/an-atheist-and-a-preacher-t3223.htm thirsty A preacher and an atheistic barber were once walking through the area of slums in the city; suddenly barber started his talk with the preacher: "This is why I cannot believe in a God of love. If God was as kind as you say, He would not permit all this poverty, disease, and squalor. He would not allow these poor bums to be addicted to dope and other character-destroying habits. No, I cannot believe in a God who permits these things." The minister was silent until they met a man who was ... Seekers Shore Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:39:50 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/an-atheist-and-a-preacher-t3223.htm#7069 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/an-atheist-and-a-preacher-t3223.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/thank-god-i-was-born-again-t3216.htm Fenny West Personal Testimony Saved to Serve Once a self- righteous man, religious but devoid of a relationship with God, I thought I did not need what I regarded as “the religious stuff.” I was Ok as far as I was concerned. After all I considered my family upbringing as Christian. We were encouraged to go to church and I had a grand father who rallied us round his feet to pray in the morning and evening after singing hymns and reading the Bible. What more credential did I need? To add to ... Seekers Shore Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:43:40 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/thank-god-i-was-born-again-t3216.htm#7056 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/thank-god-i-was-born-again-t3216.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/letter-from-a-friend-aka-jesus-t3194.htm Johntheservant "He who is a friend is always a friend, and a brother is born for the time of stress." (Proverbs 17:17)I am writing to say how much I care for you and to say how much I want you to know me better. When you awoke this morning I exploded a brilliant sunrise through your window hoping to get your attention, but you rushed off without even noticing. Later, I noticed you were walking with some friends, so I bathed you in warm sunshine and perfumed the air with nature's sweet scent, ... Seekers Shore Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:50:47 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/letter-from-a-friend-aka-jesus-t3194.htm#7033 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/letter-from-a-friend-aka-jesus-t3194.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/romans-t3193.htm Johntheservant By: Christopher J. Whyte What do the Romans have to do with the truth, you might be thinking? Well, I'm a non-religious Christian who follows -- no, relies on the teachings of Paul in Romans. You see, I was raised as a Roman Catholic and had not read the bible until eight years ago. I was shocked! Religion ( at least the Christian religion I am familiar with ) is based solely in law and tells me I can win favor with God by my performance, yet Paul writes in Romans 3 ( living bible ): ... Seekers Shore Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:48:26 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/romans-t3193.htm#7032 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/romans-t3193.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/anger-management-t3180.htm Johntheservant Proverbs 6:34 “A husband is never angrier than when he is jealous; his revenge knows no limits.” The context of this verse is “Warning against Adultery”. Verses 20 through 33 are admonitions to men against adultery and use of prostitutes. Verse thirty-four is a warning about the danger posed by the jealous anger of a wronged husband. Proverbs 14 “People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.” “If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you ... Seekers Shore Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:04:56 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/anger-management-t3180.htm#7014 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/anger-management-t3180.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/let-us-examine-ourselves-t3175.htm Fenny West "Art thou become like unto us?"-Isaiah 14:10 What must be the apostate professor's doom when his naked soul appears before God? How will he bear that voice, "Depart, ye cursed; thou hast rejected me, and I reject thee; thou hast played the harlot, and departed from Me: I also have banished thee for ever from my presence, and will not have mercy upon thee." What will be this wretch's shame at the last great day when, before assembled multitudes, the apostate shall ... Seekers Shore Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:58:08 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/let-us-examine-ourselves-t3175.htm#7008 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/let-us-examine-ourselves-t3175.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/decisions-determine-destiny-t3171.htm Fenny West Decisions determine destiny What are you doing with your life? Where would you spend eternity? Do you know the Resurrection and the Life? The choice you make today determines your tomorrow There’s a way that seems right to a man but it leads to death The broad way is convenient but leads to sorrow The narrow way is inconvenient but delivers from death Those who have made Jesus their choice Will have eternal life, live with him for ever. Where do you stand today, can you hear ... Seekers Shore Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:12:46 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/decisions-determine-destiny-t3171.htm#6999 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/decisions-determine-destiny-t3171.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/i-am-not-a-sinner-t3159.htm AngelicSmile I am not a sinner. Are you saying you are perfect? If you are, then you're the first perfect person I've ever met who has never sinned. Are you saying you've never broken the Law of God? Have you ever lied, cheated, or stolen? If you have, then you are a sinner whether you think so or not. The laws of God have punishments (a law without a punishment is only a slogan). As a sinner, you are separated from God (Isaiah 59:2). However, God loves you enough not to want you to be ... Seekers Shore Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:30:36 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/i-am-not-a-sinner-t3159.htm#6955 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/i-am-not-a-sinner-t3159.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/oneness-theology-t3161.htm lovingdove Baptism - Oneness groups teach baptism (in Jesus' name) is necessary for salvation If baptism is necessary for salvation, then why are we justified by faith (Rom. 5:1) and not faith and baptism? "In Jesus' name" is a reference to authority, not method. Acts 4:7 shows that people were asking By what authority, or in what name, have you done this? To Baptize in Jesus' name means to Baptize in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit just as Jesus commanded in (Matt. 28:19) If ... Seekers Shore Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:35:01 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/oneness-theology-t3161.htm#6957 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/oneness-theology-t3161.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/original-sin-t3158.htm lisa1880 Original sin is said to result from the Fall of Man, when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit of a particular tree in the Garden of Eden. This first sin ("the original sin"), an action of the first human beings, is traditionally understood to be the cause of "original sin", the fallen state from which human beings can be saved only by God's grace. Original Sin is the genetic defect we all inherited from Adam and Eve. Through this genetic defect we all inherited death ... Seekers Shore Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:55:22 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/original-sin-t3158.htm#6954 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/original-sin-t3158.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/we-should-be-like-jesus-t3157.htm WordofLife Scripture says that we were created for God’s glory and to proclaim his praises (1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 1:11-12; 1 Peter 2:9). We exist to worship God, and in order to be genuine, this worship must come from the heart. It must be a genuine expression of our real feelings. We adore God above everything else, and we submit to his every command. It is God’s plan for each of us that we “be conformed to the likeness of his Son” (Romans 8:29). Even in this life, we “are being transformed ... Seekers Shore Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:44:02 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/we-should-be-like-jesus-t3157.htm#6953 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/we-should-be-like-jesus-t3157.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/jesus-is-the-only-way-to-salvation-t3156.htm WordofLife By: Joseph Tkach Jesus’ earliest disciples tell us that he claimed to be the one and only path to God. He said, If you don’t follow me, you will not be in the kingdom of God (Matthew 7:26-27). If you reject me, you will not be with me in eternity (Matthew 10:32-33). Jesus said that God "has entrusted all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him" (John 5:22-23). Jesus claimed to ... Seekers Shore Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:38:04 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/jesus-is-the-only-way-to-salvation-t3156.htm#6952 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/jesus-is-the-only-way-to-salvation-t3156.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/let-him-in-and-see-t3135.htm Fenny West If any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him."-Revelation 3:20 What is your desire this evening? Is it set upon heavenly things? Do you long to enjoy the high doctrine of eternal love? Do you desire liberty in very close communion with God? Do you aspire to know the heights, and depths, and lengths, and breadths? Then you must draw near to Jesus; you must get a clear sight of Him in His preciousness and completeness: you must view Him in His work, in His ... Seekers Shore Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:35:24 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/let-him-in-and-see-t3135.htm#6875 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/let-him-in-and-see-t3135.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-wall-t3127.htm Johntheservant by Julie Gregory Sally was a beautiful and joyful little girl. She was so full of life and was completely uninhibited by her surroundings. Sally was a creative little girl and was always coming up with new ways to enjoy life. She was open, trusting, and loving to all she met. As Sally got older, she saw some of the harsh realities of life and wanted to make sure she didn't endure any of that pain so she began to build a wall around herself. At first the wall was just one layer of bricks. ... Seekers Shore Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:50:35 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-wall-t3127.htm#6846 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-wall-t3127.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/will-enough-good-works-get-me-to-heaven-t3123.htm Johntheservant Many people believe that if the sum total of their lives is more good than bad, then they'll make it to heaven. Even if people don't actually say they believe this, they live as though they do. It's a popular belief, and it's worth taking a look at. In fact, almost every spiritual path known to man relies on good works to get to its version of heaven. Christianity is the one spiritual path where people need to rely on something completely different: grace. Note that Christianity is still ... Seekers Shore Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:40:04 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/will-enough-good-works-get-me-to-heaven-t3123.htm#6833 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/will-enough-good-works-get-me-to-heaven-t3123.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/no-feetake-it-freely-t3108.htm Fenny West "Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely."-Revelation 22:17 Jesus says, "take freely." He wants no payment or preparation. He seeks no recommendation from our virtuous emotions. If you have no good feelings, if you be but willing, you are invited; therefore come! You have no belief and no repentance,-come to Him, and He will give them to you. Come just as you are, and take "Freely," without money and without price. He gives Himself to needy ... Seekers Shore Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:27:41 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/no-feetake-it-freely-t3108.htm#6811 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/no-feetake-it-freely-t3108.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-lost-art-of-christian-meditation-t3098.htm annlovesjesus By Rhonda Jones Recently on the Oprah show, Dr. Oz, frequent guest and author of “You on a Diet,” gave the audience six “must dos” for optimal health; number 3 was to meditate. The word meditate means to ponder, reflect upon, think about, muse over or to ruminate. When we’re meditating on something, we’re singly focused and giving it our full attention. We block out everything else around us both mental and physically. We allow no other thought or activity to steal us away from that moment. ... Seekers Shore Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:37:55 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-lost-art-of-christian-meditation-t3098.htm#6779 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/seekers-shore-f37/the-lost-art-of-christian-meditation-t3098.htm