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Purpose Driven In Christ
by Purpose Driven In Christ
Welcome to Purpose Driven in Christ! This podcast will inspire and equip you to live with purpose while depending on the Holy Spirit. We were created to do amazing things through Christ!For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.Ephesians 2:10
Episodes
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Protecting Our Humility
Guard your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:6-7
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Overcoming Strife
A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression. Proverbs 29:22 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. Proverbs 20:3 Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges…
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Transformation Is A Witness
“It doesn’t matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been transformed into a new creation. May God’s peace and mercy be upon all who live by this principle; they are the new people of God.” Galatians 6:15-16 “So all of us who have had that veil removed...
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Ask ~ Seek ~ Knock
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 “Now this is the...
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The Dominating Influence
“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” Romans 8:5
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Search My Heart
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalms 139:23-24 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.” Psalms 51:17
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Freedom From Condemnation
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:17
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Using The Whole Armor Of God
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places....
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Love Is Not Jealous Or Proud
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud” 1 Corinthians 13:4 “But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and...
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Love Is Patient & Kind
“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2 “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32
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Exalting God
“O Lord, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Isaiah 25:1 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth...
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Inner Healing
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalms 34:18
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Walking In The Spirit
“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. Galatians 5:16-17
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Peace In Conflict Resolution
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God…
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God Works It Out For The Good
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28
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Flexibility For The Gospel
“When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.” 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
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The Importance Of Fellowship
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 “So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. So encourage each other and build each other...
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Our Sacrificial Savior
“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,...
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Operating In Self-Control
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”...
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Triumphing Over Weariness
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:9-10
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Faith That Increases Flexibility
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross…
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Selective Listening
“For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. But you should keep a clear mind in...
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Thankfulness & Gratitude
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Avoiding Confusion To Maintain Clarity
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.” 1 Corinthians 14:33
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Reconciliation Brings Restoration
For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Romans 5:10
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God’s Word Is Living & Active
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the...
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Resisting The Enemy
“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
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The Dangers Of Pride
“Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18
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Protecting Our Peace
When we protect our peace, we are less likely to be distracted by the cares of the world and the influences of the enemy to get us off track, confused, anxious, and worried. We are able to remain in a place of peace when we focus on God and stay in His will. “You will keep him in perfect peace,...
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The Impact Of Our Heart Condition
Whatever is in our hearts will eventually surface through our actions and words. It’s important that we address the conditions of our hearts so that we are not negatively impacting the lives of others. “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the...
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Embedded Grace
There will be times in which we need to extend grace on various levels to individuals including ourselves. When we are intentional about extending grace in situations we will not be caught off guard to our emotions. We will be reminded of how grace closes the door to potential offense…
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Overcoming Insecurities
Insecurity is uncertainty or anxiety about oneself and/or lack of confidence. It can be a stronghold pattern or a situational state. We can be set free from insecurity when we truly receive the love of God, identify ourselves with Christ, and allow Him to give us joy, peace, confidence, purpose,...
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Contentment Deters Coveting
Having contentment in Christ will allow us to be discerning of potential opportunities to covet. When we guard our hearts from making idols of earthly things, we are more likely to be in the will of God. He supplies all of our needs and gives us things according to His will so that He receives…
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Wisdom & Understanding
God has called us to seek wisdom and understanding. He has equipped us to gain wisdom and understanding through both His word and directly through Him. When we make decisions from our emotions or flesh we are most likely not operating in the wisdom in which God called us. To God belong wisdom and...
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Sanctification & Dependency On Holy Spirit
Jesus makes us righteous when we surrender our lives and place our faith in Him. He continues the sanctification process by allowing Holy Spirit to work through us. This involves helping us to deny our sinful nature so that we can be used for the purposes and plans that He has called us to....
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Prayers With No Limits
We have the freedom to pray at any time. God has encouraged us to pray in various situations for His glory. It is communication with Him as it allows us to release our concerns and trust Him. “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for...
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Reigniting The Flame
God wants us to continue having a zeal for the things of him while relying on the Holy Spirit to empower us to do what we are unable do in our natural abilities. If we rely on others to speak the truth and we are not a vessel ourselves, we have become dependent on others and not the Holy Spirit...
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Freedom From Anger
Meditating on a negative situation can cause a person to experience the emotion of anger. When this emotion is not addressed, it can turn into sinful actions that not only impacts the person, but other individuals. We are called not to sin from this emotion, but to truly operate in self-control...
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Intentional Love
Walking in love takes intentionality. If we are intentional about being consistent with walking in love despite an offense or disappointments then we will not be derailed by things not going our way. “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.” I...
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Repentance Is A Lifestyle
Repentance is not one time action, but it’s an ongoing decision and action to turn to God and do things His way. This involves areas in our thinking that are not visible, but could eventually have an impact in our actions. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that...
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Praise Worthy Meditation
Whatever we choose to meditate on can impact our emotions. If we are easily offended or disappointed, then we are often times meditating on something negative versus positive. It takes humility and intentionality to think through the lens of love despite how our emotions want to influence our...
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Complete Surrender
Complete surrender involves us releasing control over situations and truly love God with all of our hearts and minds. It is a processs in which we renew our minds so that fear doesn’t grip and distract us. When we receive the unconditional love of God, it makes the process of surrendering easier...
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Thank You
I give thanks to the Lord for all that He has done. I just realize that it’s been a little over a year since I’ve been making these podcasts. It’s been a blessing to share the love of God with others through this platform. My prayer is that you have been encouraged and inspired through these...
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Freedom From Fear & Anxiety
God wants us to truly rely on Him in all areas of our lives. When we put our confidence, trust, and security in Him, it leaves minimum room for the enemy to influence us with fear or anxiety. We are able to reroute our thinking by renewing our minds on God‘s word which will also give us peace.…
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The Benefits Of Trials
There are benefits from going through trials. When we renew our minds, we will be able to discern how the Lord is shaping our lives through them for His glory. Our character and dependency on God can also grow as a result of trials. “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various…
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The Harvest Is Great, But The Workers Are Few
Followers of Christ should become workers for His mission because we were created for His glory. The harvest of individuals who want to know Christ and their purpose for living is great, therefore we should be the hands and feet of Jesus. “The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent...
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Stewarding Our Health
We are called to steward our health and make wise decisions to take care of our bodies daily. It’s important to rest, exercise, and consume healthy foods. God gives us free will and wisdom to make decisions that will benefit the well being our health. We each have one earthly body in which we...
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Freedom In Finances
God desires for us to free from debt and financial oppression. He wants us to keep Him first versus chasing money which distracts us from being in His will for Kingdom building. We have self- control through the fruit of the spirit which allows us to moderate excessive spending that can impact...
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Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zones
As we grow in our walk with Jesus, He will prompt us to step out of our comfort zones for His glory. Being a follower of Christ involves denying ourselves, taking up our crosses, and following Him. This includes insecurities and things that make us feel uncomfortable. We should consistently ask…
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The Spirit of “Religion”
We often come across opportunities to become critical, self-righteous, and not extend grace to others including ourselves. However, when we encounter the love of God, we will start to view things differently and demonstrate love-more than causing division and focusing on “works”. We will also…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Purpose Driven in Christ! This podcast will inspire and equip you to live with purpose while depending on the Holy Spirit. We were created to do amazing things through Christ!For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.Ephesians 2:10
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