The Spirit Gives Life - Part 2 (Purpose for Life with Pastor Phil Derstine)

Tune in today to part two of the message by Pastor Phil Derstine entitled "The Spirit Gives Life". Luke 3:21 gives an account of when Jesus Christ was baptized by John in obedience to the Father. Water baptism is far more than just a command or act of obedience; it will open the windows of heaven for your life. The Spirit gives life for Spirit-empowered prayer, victory over the flesh and for Christ-like character. Listen as Pastor expounds on part two of "The Spirit Gives Life".

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The Spirit Gives Life - Part 1 (Purpose for Life with Pastor Phil Derstine)

Your life is a series of new beginnings.  God works in seasons, both the natural realm and in the spiritual realm.  It is time for your season to change and for a new beginning in your life.  It is important that you don't get stagnant in your Christian Life.  The enemy is working overtime to try to keep you defeated and discouraged.     Join Pastor Phil as he delivers part one of the message "The Spirit Gives Life" from Luke chapter 3.    Learn how this spiritual event of baptism opened the windows of heaven and radically changed Jesus life.

Special interview:  Listen to the testimony of Ken and Peggy and how baptism radically changed their life.

 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV

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Ressurect Your Faith - Part 1 (Purpose for LIfe by Pastor Phil Derstine)

In this episode of Purpose for Life with Pastor Phil Derstine you will discover how to correctly exercise your faith from three well-known Bible stories; the raising of Lazarus from the dead, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego and Abraham's miracle. God tests you in order to teach and promote you; a very important concept in the Kingdom of God.

Special Interview with Trista Sue Kragh.

Trista is the owner of Bayfront Inn Hotel, Naples, FL and Board of Trustee Member of International Third World Leaders Association (ITWLA). Trista is a powerful motivational and leadership speaker who will inspire you to reach your full potential.




 
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Stand Your Ground by Pastor Phil Derstine

Sermon notes:

The Acts of the Apostles – Acts 4:13-20

• Acts 4:3 “They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the   next day.  But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.”
• 6:13 “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may   be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”

4 THINGS RESULT when you STAND YOUR GROUND:

1. BOLDNESS – Not a FRUIT or GIFT of the Spirit, but an ACT of our WILL

• Exercises faith to release the Power of God
• “Note…these men had been with Jesus.”
• II Tim. 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;

          but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

2. MIRACLES – God’s response to our boldness (act of faith)

• A “notable miracle” could not be denied!
• I Cor. 14:22 Tongues: a sign to unbelievers
• Heb. 2:4 “God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed        according to His will.”

3. CONFLICT – World’s response to our boldness (persecution)

• II Tim. 3:12 “Yea, and all that will live Godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
  Phil. 1:29 “Unto you it is given…not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for His sake.”
  Mark 10:30 “Hundred fold blessings…with persecutions.”

4. TESTIMONY – Fruit of our lives when we are SPIRIT FILLED

• Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power… and ye shall be witnesses unto me…”
• Acts 4:18-20 “Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the            name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied, Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God, For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
• Luke 21:13 “And it shall turn to you for a testimony.”
• I Pet. 3:15 “Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you…”

Acts 4:31 “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.  And they were all filled                       with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” (32) All the believers were one in heart  and mind…”

Living Water of the Word

As we celebrate the start of our 2017 calendar year, let’s remember that we are in the Hebrew year of 5777. These numbers mean something to God. Five is the number of Grace. Seven is God’s number for perfection and completion.  In Hebrew, this year speaks of the clashing of swords, spiritual warfare, and the Word of God.Today we will receive the Living Water of God’s Word and we will be eternally changed.

Back to Basics

Back to the Basics is the topic of today's broadcast of Purpose for Life with Pastor Phil Destine. The late, great Vince Lombardi coached his football team to three straight and five total NFL Championships in seven years, in addition to winning the first two Super Bowls. Lombardi is considered to be one of the best and most successful coaches in professional football history. What was his secret? Teaching the basics and fundamentals of the sport! Take notes as Pastor will provide you with three fundamental of discipline using the analogy of football to help you stay strong in your walk with God. The only sure way to score in your faith is to correctly handle the Word of God on the playing field of life.

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DRIP Technology - INSPIRE

Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Phil developed the DRIP Technology growth model for the Family Church. D.R.I.P is an acronym for the four keywords: DISCOVER, RELATE, INSPIRE, PROVE. Listen to today's message of Purpose for Life and discover the third word INSPIRE. Open your heart and mind; allow God to INSPIRE you as you learn about the Holy Spirit and His Baptism. As a believer, YOU can have access to the power of the Holy Spirit to be an effective witness in the earth today.

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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 NIV