Pastor Lee begins a brand new series, The Help. How can we experience the power of the Holy Spirit daily?

John 14:25–26, John 15:26, John 16:7, Matthew 28:19, Acts 5:1–5

Focusing on the significance of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Lee Jenkins discusses the Holy Spirit as a divine, essential, and omnipresent part of the Christian faith. He emphasizes the need to tap into the Holy Spirit's power for success in various aspects of life, drawing from biblical references and personal experiences.

Key Points/Topics Covered:

1. The nature and role of the Holy Spirit

2. The importance of experiencing the Holy Spirit's power

3. Different perceptions and experiences of the Holy Spirit

4. The significance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian faith

5. The Holy Spirit as a helper, comforter, and advocate

Time Stamps:

- 00:00 - Introduction and the nature and role of the Holy Spirit

- 10:15 - Emphasizing the need to experience the Holy Spirit's power

- 18:30 - Different perceptions and experiences of the Holy Spirit

- 25:45 - Significance of the Holy Spirit in the Christian faith

- 33:20 - The Holy Spirit as a helper, comforter, and advocate

Main Takeaways:

1. "Knowing and relating to the Holy Spirit is essential, not just using its power."

2. "The Holy Spirit is as important as Jesus, and understanding its role can transform lives."

3. "The Holy Spirit's presence provides help and support, different from Jesus' physical presence."

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The episode delves into the theme of love as the culmination of the advent series leading up to Christmas. Pastor Lee Jenkins explores the radical sacrificial love of God, its inclusivity, and its transformative power as exemplified in the Christmas story. He emphasizes how love is at the heart of the season and encourages embracing the essence of love in celebrating Christmas.

Philippians 2:6–8, John 3:16

Key Points/Topics Covered:

1. The series on hope, peace, joy, and love in anticipation of the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah and King.

2. God's love as sacrificial, inclusive, and transformative, rooted in John 3:16.

3. The Christmas story as a testament to the inclusivity of God's love, reaching out to societal outcasts.

Time Stamps:

- Start of discussing God's sacrificial love: [00:02:19]

- Emphasis on the inclusivity of God's love showcased in the Christmas story: [00:05:47]

- God's love as a transformative force: [00:07:36]

Main Takeaways:

1. "The real gift of Christmas is not under a tree, but in the manger where love himself was born."

2. "The gift of love is not wrapped in fancy paper and bows, it was wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a manger."

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Elder André L. Blythe, a special guest speaker, leads an insightful discussion on the concept of joy and its distinction from happiness. Throughout the episode, the focus shifts to finding intrinsic joy in Jesus, offering personal stories and scriptural references to encourage listeners to embrace joy that sustains beyond circumstances.

John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 2:1–11

Key Points/Topics Covered:

1. Distinguishing joy from happiness and its relevance in Christian faith

2. Embracing intrinsic joy and finding fulfillment in Jesus

3. The wise men’s pursuit of external joy driven by intrinsic joy in seeking Jesus

4. The significance of rejoicing in the Lord always, emphasizing intrinsic joy through prayer and thanksgiving

5. Personal testimonies of finding joy in faith despite challenges

Time Stamps:

- Introduction and prayer on the distinction between joy and happiness (00:00 - 10:34)

- Embracing intrinsic joy and finding fulfillment in Jesus (10:35 - 20:15)

- The wise men’s pursuit of external joy driven by intrinsic joy (20:16 - 30:45)

- The significance of rejoicing in the Lord always, emphasizing intrinsic joy (30:46 - 40:59)

- Personal testimonies of finding joy in faith despite challenges (41:00 - end)

Main Takeaways:

1. "Joy is about finding meaning beyond happiness. Joy comes from embracing, worshiping, and adoring Jesus. Joy comes from believing in him, not asking for anything." - André L. Blythe

2. "Intrinsic joy is not dependent on external circumstances or validation. It is an enduring source of fulfillment found in one’s faith and relationship with God." - André L. Blythe

3. "There is joy in Jesus and that joy sustains us in difficult times." - André L. Blythe

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Pastor Lee Jenkins leads a sermon on the gift of peace as a central theme of the Christian season of Advent. He emphasizes the distinction between the peace offered by the world and the lasting and satisfying peace given by Jesus. Connecting the Christmas story to present-day challenges, he encourages listeners to seek peace and rely on God's plan, ultimately calling for a decision to put their lives in the hands of Jesus Christ.

Key Points/Topics Covered:

1. Exploring the Christian season of Advent and its themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

2. Distinguishing between the world's peace and God's peace, emphasizing the lasting nature of God's peace.

3. Connecting the concept of peace to the Christmas story and present-day challenges, encouraging reliance on God's plan.

4. Sharing a personal experience about finding peace in difficult times.

5. Addressing the need to seek peace and depend on God's peace in times of worry and strife.

Time Stamps:

- 04:32: Distinguishing between the world's peace and God's peace

- 10:15: Connecting the concept of peace to the Christmas story

- 16:45: The pastor's personal experience about finding peace in difficult times

Main Takeaways:

1. "Do you have the peace of God? How we respond in times of crisis, in times of trouble, in times of difficulty, will answer that question."

2. "Peace is not the absence of trouble, it's the presence of God. Peace is calm and tranquility of the soul in the midst of difficult circumstances."

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Elder Benny Tate begins the season of Advent with a message entitled, “The Season Of Hope.”

Elder Benny encourages listeners to focus on hope and embrace the season of advent. He shares personal anecdotes, biblical references, and emphasizes the importance of celebrating the joy of Christmas. The episode aims to inspire hope and trust in the midst of personal struggles and challenges, inviting listeners to surrender their lives to Christ and find hope in His second coming.

Key Points/Topics Covered:

1. Embracing Hope and Trusting in the Lord

2. Celebrating the Joy of Christmas

3. Finding Hope in Personal Struggles

4. Significance of Jesus in the Holiday Season

Time Stamps:

- 00:25 - Elder Benny Tate encourages a focus on hope and trust in the Lord

- 03:10 - Sharing personal anecdotes and excitement for Christmas celebrations

- 08:45 - Addressing struggles and the importance of finding hope

- 12:30 - Reflecting on the significance of Jesus in the holiday season

Main Takeaways:

1. "God has plans to give hope and a future." - A powerful message of assurance from Jeremiah 29:11, emphasizing God's intentions for individuals.

2. "Christmas is a time for celebration and reflection on the significance of Jesus in our lives." - Elder Benny Tate's reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and the joy it brings to believers.

3. "Surrender your life to Christ and find hope in His promises." - A call to have faith and trust in Jesus as a life-giving savior and place hope in His second coming.

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The episode aims to explore the transformative power of sacrificial giving and the spiritual richness it brings. Through the lens of 2nd Corinthians, Pastor Lee Jenkins takes the audience on a journey from the poverty of the Macedonian churches to the overflowing joy and generous response, emphasizing that severe trials can lead to rich generosity and spiritual richness.

Key Points/Topics Covered:
1. The contrast between the financially rich church at Corinth and the poor Macedonian churches
2. The exceptional generosity of the Macedonians despite extreme poverty
3. Paul's encouragement to excel in the grace of giving
4. The correlation between love for Jesus and willingness to help others
5. The importance of giving cheerfully and generously

Time Stamps:
- Contrast between Corinth and Macedonian churches: 0:00 - 7:32
- Exceptional generosity of the Macedonians: 7:33 - 12:45
- Paul's encouragement to excel in the grace of giving: 12:46 - 18:20
- Correlation between love for Jesus and willingness to help others: 18:21 - 23:10
- The importance of giving cheerfully and generously: 23:11 - 28:56

Main Takeaways:
1. "Severe trials + extreme poverty = overflowing joy + rich generosity." - Pastor Lee Jenkins
2. "The grace of giving is the supernatural ability to joyfully and generously give material resources to others and to the work of the Lord." - Paul's teachings
3. "Happiness is found in loving Jesus and doing good to others." - Pastor Lee Jenkins

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Pastor Lee Jenkins explores the responsibilities of wealthy individuals within the church. He emphasizes the need to place our hope in God rather than in material wealth and shares the importance of being generous and using blessings to benefit others.

Key Points/Topics Covered:
1. Anchoring faith in God, not money
2. The responsibilities of rich individuals in the church
3. Generosity and sharing blessings with others

Time Stamps:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 2:30 Responsibilities of the rich in the church
- 6:45 Anchoring faith in God, not money
- 10:15 The importance of humility, generosity, and delighting in God's provision
- 15:20 Being a river of generosity rather than a reservoir

Main Takeaways:
1. "Having stuff doesn't bring true life, but having Jesus with our stuff does."
2. "Rich people should do good deeds, be generous, and lay up treasure in heaven."
3. "True wealth lies in using our blessings to make someone else's life better."

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This episode delves into the difficulty that the rich, including Americans, face in embracing the kingdom of God. Through a biblical passage, Pastor Lee Jenkins explores the challenges, interpretations, and necessary mindset shifts for wealthy individuals to spiritually thrive. Listeners are encouraged to reconsider their relationship with material possessions and to seek a life of surrender and conduits of God's blessings.

Key Points/Topics Covered:
1. The challenge for the rich to enter the kingdom of God
2. Various interpretations of the "camel through the eye of a needle" metaphor
3. Surrendering possessions for spiritual growth and being conduits of God's blessings
4. The story of the rich young ruler and Jesus' response to him
5. Evaluating our relationship with material possessions and its impact on our commitment to Jesus

Time Stamps:
- Introduction: 0:00
- Importance of addressing the challenges faced by the rich: 02:18
- Jesus' statement about the difficulty for the rich to enter the kingdom of God: 04:32
- Understanding the metaphor of a camel and the eye of a needle: 06:15
- Unloading possessions and being conduits of God's blessings: 08:47
- The story of the rich young ruler and its lessons: 11:20
- Evaluating our relationship with possessions and its impact: 14:55
- Personal anecdote about professional football players and their struggles with wealth: 17:40
- Wrap-up and call to surrender to Jesus: 22:10

Main Takeaways:
1. "It's not about having wealth; it's about whether wealth has you." - Pastor Lee Jenkins
2. "Being rich certainly doesn't disqualify you from entering the kingdom of God, but it does add a layer of challenge." - Pastor Lee Jenkins

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November 5, 2023 • Pastor Lee Jenkins • Luke 16:1–9, Luke 16:14, Romans 14:12

Today Pastor Lee continues the Rich Folks Series with a message entitled: Rich Sinners, Poor Saints.

Explore the controversial parable of the shrewd steward in Luke 16 as Pastor Lee Jenkins challenges the notion that sinners are more effective in dealing with the world than believers. Discover the importance of aggressive stewardship in using worldly resources for the advancement of the kingdom of God.

Key Points/Topics Covered:
1. The need for Christians to be as aggressive as sinners in pursuing opportunities for success
2. Jesus' teachings on using worldly resources to benefit others and promote the gospel
3. The impact of wise and shrewd stewardship on ushering people into the kingdom of God

Time Stamps:
- 0:32: Introduction to the episode's theme and title
- 2:10: Explaining the parable of the shrewd steward in Luke 16
- 6:45: Addressing the controversy and misunderstanding surrounding Jesus' teachings on money and business
- 11:20: Examples of using stewardship wisely and aggressively for gospel impact
- 15:55: Conclusion and prayer for God to use believers' lives and stewardship for the promotion of the gospel

Main Takeaways:
1. "Sinners are often more effective in promoting their agenda of wickedness than saints are at promoting righteousness." - Pastor Lee Jenkins
2. "Using worldly resources for the advancement of the kingdom of God can result in a greater welcome in heaven." - Pastor Lee Jenkins

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What does it mean to be rich? Today, Pastor Lee begins a new series called, Rich Folks.

In this episode titled "Rich Fool," Pastor Lee Jenkins explores the concept of richness from a biblical perspective.

He discusses the dangers of greed and covetousness, emphasizing the importance of being rich in every aspect of life, including spiritual and relational richness.

Through the parable of the rich fool, Pastor Lee urges listeners to invest in the kingdom of God and use their blessings for His purposes.

Time Stamps:
- Introduction and opening remarks: 0:00
- Discussion on greed and covetousness: 3:15
- Being rich toward God: 8:35
- Investing in the kingdom of God: 12:45
- Parable of the rich fool: 17:20
- Using blessings for God's purposes: 22:35
- Conclusion and prayer: 27:10

After listening to this episode, take some time to reflect on your own blessings and how you can use them for the good of others and the glory of God.

Consider investing in the kingdom of God and seeking true richness beyond material wealth.

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