‘Yes Lord - Here I am;’ - it means whatever it is You’re asking, my answer is YES. Before I know what You’re asking … my answer is YES.

Whatever it is God is asking - my answer is YES.

In Genesis 22, God called to Abraham. Abraham’s immediate response:

‘Yes Lord - Here I am;’ - it means whatever it is You’re asking, my answer is YES. Before I know what You’re asking … my answer is YES.

Can we say the same? Are we available for God to use us? Let’s report for duty and say ‘Here I am, I am available.’

Don't Be An Ugly Duckling

People and society may have a low view of church, and sometimes for good reason. It can be pretty ugly at times. But like the ugly duckling it has an unexpected and exciting future!

Like the duckling the church has a destiny and purpose that is both beautiful and powerful. This talk encourages us to have a high view of church, to renew and refresh our thinking about the church.

As we recognise that God is calling us to be the church we also need to understand that an ugly duckling self-image does not align with the beautiful image God has of us. As we begin to understand what the church really is, who we really are, and what we are called to do the blessing of God will begin to flow through us and into the people and world around us.

Check out the bibleproject.com video and material that helped inform this talk.

http://bibleproject.com/view-resource/426

http://bibleproject.com/videos/royal-priesthood

And have a listen to this beautiful song from Hillson worship reflects the heart of this message

https://youtu.be/Lmty4UIXCy4

Real faith is not in the future - Real faith is in the NOW!

THIS IS THE DAY OF SALVATION AND GODS FAVOUR.

Learn how to step into supernatural faith and miracles daily.

“God is building a home and he’s using us all - irrespective of how we got here”

Ephesians 2:19 MSG

“You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness. But that doesn’t mean you should all look and speak and act the same. Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift………….”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:4-7 MSG‬‬

We are called, we are united, we are gifted

We become the church together. Made alive in Jesus, united in Spirit. Building up one another in love.

This is where the church is unique. It is inexplicably attractive. It is entirely different from anything else the world offers. (Text block)

We are called to be counter cultural, revolutionary, uniquely beautiful and fully alive!

Before Jesus fed the five thousand in Mark 6:41-43 , He “looked up and gave thanks”. But Jesus was not just giving thanks for the five loaves and two fishes. He was getting the Father’s perspective on the problem He was facing. Jesus had to feed five thousand people with just five loaves and two fishes. His need was greater than His resources. Jesus was giving thanks for what the Heavenly Father was about to do. As Jesus and the Disciples began to distribute the limited food they had, everyone was fed. Not only that, there was more than enough! How did that happen? The Father multiplied the food so that the need was met. Sometimes when we are faced with needs greater than our resources, we need to “look up and give thanks” that your Heavenly father knows what you need. As you regain His perspective, you will find all you need is available.

What is your vision of church? Many in today’s society have a dim view of church and its influence, or lack of it, through history and in today’s world. But Jesus had a remarkable vision for the church He started with his 12 disciples 2000 years ago: A place for all people everywhere to come together and experience and reflect nothing less than the glory, unity and love of God. At its best church is inexplicably attractive because it offers a doorway into heaven itself. This message is a personal testimony of how church has influenced me and my family and encouragement to you, to love church and make it a priority and passion of your life.

"Every man is as close to God as he wants to be." A.W. Tozer

Mel Thomson - Vessels of God's Glory | 24/04/2022 by The Vine Church - Dunfermline

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Jimmy Dowds - Heart Fire | 01/11/20 by The Vine Church - Dunfermline