Friday, February 29, 2008

Reclaiming Our Inheritance "In Christ"

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Illustrating the Value of Receiving Our Inheritance In Christ.
An inheritance is the wealth of one given to another.
Our adoption in Christ entitles us to an inheritance.
What have you inherited in Christ? How’s it going?

Understanding The Value of our Inheritance in Jesus. Eph.1:11-14

In Him: We have obtained an inheritance: Every Blessing. Vs.3
God intended our inheritance from the beginning.
Our trust in Jesus has made us co-heirs of all things.
God receives glory as we lay hold of our inheritance.

In Him: We have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.
Our full inheritance is in heaven. The Sprit is for NOW.
The Holy Spirit dispenses our inheritance as needed.
Our identity is “IN CHRIST”. Our inheritance is “IN US”

In Us: The down payment of our inheritance has been made.
. The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth. John 16:13
By the Spirit we are enabled to bear fruit. Jn.15:5
We are also empowered to do greater works. Jn.14:12

How to Receive and Reclaim Our Inheritance in Christ

We need to trust His will and New Testament for us.
His WILL declares the abundance of your inheritance
What qualities characterize those who have inherited?

We need to stay united with our advocate, Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the executor overseeing the will.
What is the relationship between HEIRS and Jesus?

We need to exercise the authority the God has given us.
We need to be willing to sue to obtain our rights.
How do the HEIRS you know spend their inheritance?

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Rediscovering the Power of Being in Christ

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Illustrating the Importance of Being Restored to Being “IN CHRIST”
In Dumas, Man in the Iron Mask, is a tale of dual identity.
The Identity thief has stolen our identity and put us in jail.
We must recover the crown that was wrongly kept from us.

Understanding the Importance of Our Power In Jesus. Eph.1:7-10

In Him: We have been redeemed from a life of imprisonment.
You were created to rule and reign with Jesus.
The enemy robbed you of your true purpose through sin.
Jesus has ransomed us from captivity by His own blood.

In Him: We have been given access to all wisdom to rule again.
You are restored to your original calling to reign in Christ.
You have been given spiritual gifts and a calling
You have a sphere of oversight: family, work, ministry.

In Him: We have been invited into partnership in His Purposes.
You have joined God’s Will to restore all things to Him.
We are called to the ministry of reconciliation.
We are called to bring people and powers under Christ.

How to Embrace and Experience the Power of Life “In Christ.”

Faith: We need to change the way we think about ourselves.
You shall know the Truth; Truth shall set you free.
Healing comes as we uproot the lies that bind us.

Focus: We need to change our lifestyles to match our true ID.
It’s time to end our spiritual schizophrenia. Rom.7
We need to create a culture that supports the new creation.

Fruitfulness: We need to bring forth the fruit of being In Christ.
Just Do It! We need to DO what we are here for
Activation and apprenticeship are essential to fruitfulness.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Rediscovering the Power of Being in Christ

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Illustrating the Importance of Being Restored to Being “IN CHRIST”
In Dumas, Man in the Iron Mask, is a tale of dual identity.
The Identity thief has stolen our identity and put us in jail.
We must recover the crown that was wrongly kept from us.

Understanding the Importance of Our Power In Jesus. Eph.1:7-10

In Him: We have been redeemed from a lifeof imprisonment.
You were created to rule and reign with Jesus.
The enemy robbed you of your true purpose through sin.
Jesus has ransomed us from captivity by His own blood.

In Him: We have been given access to all wisdom to rule again.
You are restored to your original calling to reign in Christ.
You have been given spiritual gifts and a calling
You have a sphere of oversight: family, work, ministry.

In Him: We have been invited into partnership in His Purposes.
You have joined God’s Will to restore all things to Him.
We are called to the ministry of reconciliation.
We are called to bring people and powers under Christ.

How to Embrace and Experience the Power of Life “In Christ.”

Faith: We need to change the way we think about ourselves.
You shall know the Truth; Truth shall set you free.
Healing comes as we uproot the lies that bind us.

Focus: We need to change our lifestyles to match our true ID.
It’s time to end our spiritual schizophrenia. Rom.7
We need to create a culture that supports the new creation.

Fruitfulness: We need to bring forth the fruit of being In Christ.
Just Do It! We need to DO what we are here for
Activation and apprenticeship are essential to fruitfulness.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Rediscovering Our Identity in Christ

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Illustrating the Importance of Our Identity in Christ. ALTITUDE
Understanding our identity is like an airplane in flight.
This apostolic message is essential to our life and faith.
Grace and peace are the experience of the FAVOR of God.

Understanding the Importance of Our Identity In Jesus. Eph.1:1-6

Let’s praise God for giving us unlimited heavenly blessings.
God’s favor and blessing lifts us above our natural identity.
IN CHRIST we gain altitude, we rise above the pain of the past.
We rise above the trials and temptations of this life.
We lay hold of heavenly blessing and bring them to earth.
We enjoy these blessings and bring transformation to the world.

Let’s align ourselves with God’s good will in choosing us.
God is the one who chose to do this apart from us. Past tense.
IN CHRIST he chose us from eternity, purchased us at the cross.
His end result is to make us holy through the power of Love
He also wants to make us blameless as we receive His Love.
He is the Author and Finisher of this process and will do it.

Let’s receive His love and favor that are found in Jesus.
God Has confirmed His Love by making us part of His Family.
IN CHRIST we have been adopted and placed in His Home.
As adopted children, we are fully accepted and renamed.
We have been welcomed into the Family Kingdom Business.
As we fulfill this calling, we bring pleasure to the heart of God.

How Do We Walk in Our True Identity in Christ?
Recognize the Power of Gravity
Utilize the Power of Velocity
Leverage the Power of Lift