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Lee shares more on the quality and power of love from 1 Corinthians 13

Lee shares from 1 Corinthians 13 this morning.

Lee some prophetic, with some down-to-earth thinking to guide us.

Today, we’re exploring the power of exhortation—the call to urge, uplift, and encourage others toward faith, righteousness, and action. Exhortation is more than encouragement; it is a strong, heartfelt push toward growth, obedience, and purpose in Christ. Hebrews 3:13 tells us:  "But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin." 

Today, we are diving into the incredible power of edification—building one another up in faith, strength, and encouragement. In 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Paul tells us:  "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." The word "edify" means to strengthen, uplift, and support. As believers, we are called to speak life, encourage growth, and help each other walk closer with Christ. When we practice edification, we not only bless others, but we strengthen the Church, deepen unity, and reflect the heart of God. Let’s explore what edification looks like, how Jesus demonstrated it, and how we can practice it daily. 

I want to talk about something that has the power to uplift, strengthen, and renew our spirits—encouragement. Encouragement is more than kind words—it is a gift we give one another, a force that helps us press on when we feel weary, and a reflection of God’s heart toward His people.

Today, we’re diving into one of Jesus’ most profound teachings—the Parable of the Four Soils, found in Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23. Jesus often used parables to teach deep spiritual truths through everyday examples. In this parable, He describes four types of soil, representing the conditions of our hearts when we receive God's Word. Let’s explore each type of soil, reflect on where we stand, and discover how we can cultivate fruitful, spiritually rich lives. 

Knowing the Heart of the Father Today, we are diving into something foundational—the attributes of our Heavenly Father. To understand who we are as His children, we must first know who He is. Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself as our Creator, Protector, Provider, and Loving Father. When we grasp His nature, it transforms our faith, strengthens our trust, and deepens our relationship with Him. Let’s explore the key attributes of our Father, supported by Scripture, examples, and applications for o

This Sunday, Lee will share on Elisha meeting with the widow in a time of need.He is diving into one of the most powerful stories of God’s provision and miraculous overflow—the story of Elisha, the widow, and the oil in 2 Kings 4:1-5. This passage teaches us that no matter how empty we feel—whether spiritually, emotionally, or financially—God sees us, hears us, and provides more than we expect. He specializes in taking what little we have and multiplying it beyond our imagination. Let’s explore how this story relates to our lives today.

Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) says:  "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” What does it mean to live in the unforced rhythms of grace? It means moving not in striving, but in God’s flow—where peace replaces pressure, joy replaces burden, and rest replaces exhaustion. Today, we’ll explore how to embrace God’s grace in our daily lives. 

Lee talks about one of the most foundational commands in the Christian faith—walking in love. Love is not just an emotion; it is an action, a lifestyle, and a reflection of Christ in our lives. 

Lee shares on the healing power of Jesus. The woman with the issue of the blood, breaking through the roof, and laying on hands, as well as the power of the communion.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Let’s explore how we can stay rooted in faith amid uncertainty and how we can be a light to others during times of transition. 

His crucifixion, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.

What is the value of Palm Sunday for us as today's believers?

Lee shares about a 76-year-old missionary, supported by Abundant Grace Fellowship, as well as the culture of honor, love, and grace.

Lee continues to share on the culture and the beliefs of AGF

How can I practice agape love in difficult relationships? Practicing agape love in difficult relationships requires patience, humility, and intentionality. Here are some practical steps to help you demonstrate unconditional love even in challenging situations: Pray for Wisdom and Strength: Ask God for guidance, wisdom, and strength to show love in difficult relationships. Prayer can help you stay grounded and focused on Christ's example of love. Show Empathy and Understanding: Try to see things from the other person's perspective. Understanding their feelings, struggles, and motivations can help you respond with compassion instead of frustration. Practice Patience: Agape love involves being patient and slow to anger. Give the other person time and space to grow and change, and be patient with yourself as you work on loving them unconditionally. Forgive Freely: Let go of past hurts and offenses. Holding onto grudges can hinder your ability to love unconditionally. Practice forgiveness, even if the other person hasn't asked for it. Set Healthy Boundaries: Loving unconditionally doesn't mean tolerating harmful behavior. Set clear boundaries to protect yourself and the relationship. Communicate these boundaries with love and respect. Communicate with Love: Speak the truth in love. Use kind and gentle words, even when addressing difficult issues. Avoid harsh or critical language that can escalate conflict. Serve Sacrificially: Look for ways to serve the other person without expecting anything in return. Acts of service can demonstrate your commitment to loving them unconditionally. Focus on the Positive: Identify and appreciate the positive qualities and actions of the other person. Express gratitude for the good things they bring to the relationship. Practice Self-Care: Take care of your own emotional and spiritual well-being. Spend time in prayer, worship, and reading Scripture to stay connected to God's love and strength. Seek Support: Reach out to trusted friends, family members, or counselors for support and advice. Sometimes, an outside perspective can provide valuable insights and encouragement. 

Lee discusses the word agape, and the love feast. How do we implement the process and become intentional about loving others.

Lee shares about the goodness of God, Agape, and the love feast.

Lee shares on the need for peace and gratitude to elevate the spiritual maturity of our fellowships.

Lee shares on the need for diligence and faithfulness to elevate the spiritual maturity of our fellowships.Diligence in Prayer, Bible Study, ServingOthers, and Evangelism, Personal Growth, Family Life, and Work.

Lee shares on the principles of Spiritual Maturity and embracing them. Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Community and Fellowship, Love and Service, Sound Doctrine, Evangelism and Prayer.This clip is from the main video he shared on February 9, 2025. For more information on Abundant Grace Fellowship, you can visit the website www.AbundantGraceFellowshipChurch.org or follow Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/abundantgracefellowshipchurch

Lee shares on the power of transformation from Romans 12:2 Transformation, from a biblical perspective, is a profound and fundamental change that occurs within individuals when they embrace faith and live according to God's will. This concept is woven throughout the scriptures and is central to the Christian faith.  One of the key verses highlighting transformation is Romans 12:2, which states: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." This verse emphasizes the importance of renewing one's mind and aligning one's thoughts and actions with God's teachings, rather than following worldly ways.  Another significant transformation story is found in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This verse underscores the idea that accepting Christ leads to a spiritual rebirth, where the old self, with its sinful nature, is replaced by a new self that reflects Christ's love and righteousness. 

Lee shares about activating our faith and serving in love

This week Lee shares about the upcoming months in 2025 for Abundant Grace Fellowship. This week Lee shares on Transformation and Discipleship. Over the coming weeks, he will share more on these individual topics, as well as more that will be incorporated at AGF. Lee shares on 2025. This clip is from the main video he shared on January 12, 2025. For more information on Abundant Grace Fellowship, you can visit the website www.AbundantGraceFellowshipChurch.org or follow Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/abundantgracefellowshipchurch

Unleashing worlds where heroes rise and legends are born!

This week Lee shares about the upcoming months in 2025 for Abundant Grace Fellowship. This week Lee shares on Occupy and Discipleship. Over the coming weeks he will share more on these individual topics, as well more that will be incorporated at AGF. Lee shares on 2025. This clip is from the main video he shared on January 1 2025. For more information on Abundant Grace Fellowship, you can visit the website www.AbundantGraceFellowshipChurch.org or follow Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/abundantgracefellowshipchurch

Lee shares on the connection between Jesus, food, and people

Lee shares on love on the 4th week of Advent.

This Sunday is the third week of Advent. This week is about JOY. Rejoice in the Lord always. Helping others to get back on track, always remembering that love is patient, love is kind. We welcome you. • Give Online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=2347078 • Interact with others online • Online communion

Arise! Shine! For your light has come. Lee shares about a peace that passes all understanding. Bringing light into the places of shadow.

Is. 2:4 Don’t Worry Love your enemies The Golden Rule Love God Love your neighbor Forgiveness Wealth Service and humility Peacemakers Let your light shine

Lee talks about being dependent on the Lord, to set us free from codependency. Last week I discussed boundaries. Today we cover the codependency the church has. We need people to be dependent on God, not the church. Our corelationship with others is to be intradependent. I was questioned about codependency. MY STATEMENTS ARE IN BOLD a deep-seated need for approval from others GOD LOVES YOU self-worth that depends on what others think about you GOD MADE YOU IN HIS IMAGE a habit of taking on more work than you can realistically handle, both to earn praise or lighten a loved one’s burden THEY COULD NOT ENTER HIS REST BECAUSE THEY DID NOT MIX THE FAITH WITH THE PROMISE a tendency to apologize or take on blame in order to keep the peace GOD LOOKS FOR PEACEMAKERS NOT PEACEKEEPERS a pattern of avoiding conflict GRACE IS THE POWER TO ENGAGE IN LOVE a tendency to minimize or ignore your own desires YOU ARE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE excessive concern about a loved one’s habits or behaviors GOD CARES ABOUT THEM MORE THAN YOU. BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING a habit of making decisions for others or trying to “manage” loved ones YOU ARE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT a mood that reflects how others feel, rather than your own emotions PEACE IS OUR REFEREE guilt or anxiety when doing something for yourself LOVE OTHERS AS YOU LOVE YOU! doing things you don’t really want to do, simply to make others happy DISCERNMENT IS YOUR GUIDE. idealizing partners or other loved ones, often to the point of maintaining relationships that leave you unfulfilled LOVE HAS NO CONDITIONS overwhelming fears of rejection or abandonment GOD MADE ROOM FOR YOU AT THE CROSS With codependency, the need to support others goes beyond what’s generally considered healthy. OPERATING IN URGENCY WITHOUT HOLY SPIRIT GUIDANCE BANKRUPTS US

Lee shares on Biblical boundaries. What does the Bible reveal to us about boundaries? Let's take some time to discuss some of this.

Lee shares from the Bible Jeremiah 29:7 "Work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare." Jeremiah 29:7 "Don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God." Hebrews 13:16 HOW DO WE CHANGE LIVES?

Lee shares on what it looks like to journey with the Spirit of God. Romans 8. The walk in the Spirit. Give Online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=2347078 Online communion

Lee shares on a Supporting one another. “True holiness may begin between God and the soul, but it finds full expression in community with other people.” The One-Anothers Have His Mind Offer His Welcome Speak His Words Show His Love Give His Grace

Through the Lens of Humanity: Kathryn Danylko’s Global Mission to Capture Stories that Transcend Borders and Ignite Compassion.

Lee shares 12 points on supporting one another in the church gathering. How do we support you? Supporting one another Support in the Body of Christ: I. Unity in the Body of Christ - 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ." - Key Lesson: Every believer is part of the body of Christ, and unity is essential for support and growth. II. Bearing One Another's Burdens - Galatians 6:2 – "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." - Key Lesson: Christians are called to support each other in times of difficulty, sharing burdens with love. III. Encouraging and Building Up Each Other - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - Key Lesson: Regular encouragement and positive reinforcement help the body stay spiritually strong. IV. Serving One Another in Love - Galatians 5:13 – "Serve one another humbly in love." - Key Lesson: Supporting one another in the body of Christ involves humble, selfless service rooted in love. V. Praying for Each Other - James 5:16 – "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." - Key Lesson: Prayer is a key form of support, offering spiritual strength and healing within the community. VI. Sharing Resources and Meeting Needs - Acts 4:32-35 – "No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had... and God's grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them." - Key Lesson: Supporting one another also involves sharing material resources to meet the physical needs of the community. VII. Speaking Truth in Love - Ephesians 4:15-16 – "Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ." - Key Lesson: Honest communication and correction, done in love, help the body of Christ grow in maturity and unity. VIII. Mutual Submission - Ephesians 5:21 – "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." - Key Lesson: In the body of Christ, mutual submission and humility are key for fostering a supportive and harmonious community. IX. Forgiving One Another - Colossians 3:13 – "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Key Lesson: Forgiveness is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and unity in the body. X. Spiritual Gifts for the Common Good - 1 Corinthians 12:7 – "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." - Key Lesson: Each believer has spiritual gifts, and using them to support and edify others strengthens the entire body. Different ways support is fostered in the body of Christ, emphasizing unity, service, prayer, encouragement, and love.

Lee shares on biblical correction when we have people that are "causing" issues, as well, as what do we do with leaders who are in sin. We need to learn to bring loving correction, in a thought process of restoration.

This week talks about bringing correction to others in a way that does not destruction. I. The Importance of Correction Proverbs 3:11-12– "My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline... because the Lord disciplines those he loves." Hebrews 12:6 – "For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." II. Correcting with Grace Colossians 4:6 – "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each one." Ephesians 4:29 – "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification." III. Correcting with Love 1 Corinthians 16:14 – "Let all that you do be done in love." Galatians 6:1 – "Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently." IV. Avoiding Harshness in Correction Ephesians 4:31-32 – "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away... Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another." Proverbs 15:1 – "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." V. Seeking Restoration, Not Condemnation** 2 Corinthians 2:7-8 – "Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow." Matthew 18:15 – "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens, you have gained your brother." VI. Final Encouragement in Love** James 5:19-20– "My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back... you will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8 – "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

Many "identify" with Jesus, but that may not be the identity of Christ that you have been endowed with. When we hear that we are "made in the image of God" but don't see it despite our affirmations, declarations and confession, it is tough, Easy to become distressed. This week, Lee shares on embracing who we are, made in Him. Join us today. Coffee at 9 and service at 10. We welcome you. • Give Online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=2347078 • Interact with others online • Online communion

Lee shares on our identity. Who we are through Him.How that causes us to walk differently when we understand that.

Lee shares on the love of the Father through the three Es. Encouragement, Exhortation, and Edification. How this brings change to our spirit, soul, and body.

Lee shares on the thought process of reconciliation. 2 Cor. 5:18 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling3 the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation How do we apply this to our lives?

How is honor over respect? What does that mean to us as believers?

Lee continues to discuss honor and the cultivation of it to make a better people. This includes the mandate of honor and how we celebrate one another.