In this lesson we see that context and comparative passages indicate how and to whom Christian charity is primarily directed. Do not let unsaved people tell you how to follow 1 John 3:17. Previous lessons may be heard by selecting the appropriate links at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/1Jn.html . Thanks for listening and may wonderfully and graciously bless you.
Topics: charity, benevolence, worldly possessions, love of God, communism, early church, giving, sharing
This lesson goes deeper into the meaning of the statement recorded in both the Gospel of John and 1 John that Jesus laid down His life. Much more than physical life is meant by that phrase and we will see what Jesus did and how His disciples are to apply it to their lives. Previous lessons may be heard by selecting the appropriate links at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/1Jn.html . Thank you very much for listening. May God graciously bless you.
Topics: life, soul, sacrifice, Christ, humility, serve, servant
In this section we will see how to truly love our brother and sister in Christ as well as the victory each true disciple has in Christ. Previous lessons may be heard by selecting the appropriate links at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/1Jn.html . Thank you for listening and may God graciously bless you.
Topics: love, agape, agapao, commands, commandments of God, victory, victorious, obey, obedience
Did you know that God has His own addicts? Find out just how this is in this message taken from 1 Corinthians 16:15-18. In the future there might be other files related to this message located at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM2.html#M557 . Hear more messages at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html and http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM2.html . Please visit our blogs: Holy Bible Treasurses at http://holybibletreasures.sapphirestreams.com/ , and The Sure Word at...
Topics: service, serving, ministry, ministries, devoted, dedicated, saint, saints, love, baptism, death,...
Every disciple experiences some ups and downs in their walk with Christ due to the fact we must learn to grow in Him. King David, while one of the best of the Kings the Jews had, was imperfect and he humbly acknowledge his weaknesses as a man. This message is based on a prayer of his in Psalm 17, specifically verses 4 to 6. It was recorded during our church ministry at Mallard Bay Nursing Home in Cambridge, MD. There will be two hymns, Just A Closer Walk With Thee and Blessed Assurance at the...
Topics: flee, follow, flow, fleeing, following, flowing, hear from God, choice, responsible, responsibility
Psalm 118 has a direct link to the Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem in that it is a general prophecy of that event. God wants us to have victory, but that victory must come through His Son. In Psalm 118:27-29 we will see Christ's part and our part in this victory. There might be related material at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M81 . Thank you and God greatly bless you for listening.
Topics: triumphal entry, victory, overcoming, triumph, dedication
Because of the sin nature in each person, the world (to some degree, the collective spirituality of the unsaved) is not pleased when someone truly commits to God through Jesus Christ. It tries to hold on to the new convert to draw them back into the world or, at the least, spiritually weaken them. However, it is recorded in Hebrews 11:24-28 of how Moses by God’s grace broke away from the forces of darkness. In the future there might be other files related to this message located at ...
Topics: death, fear, pressure, control, temptation, temptations, tempted, power, sinful pleasures,...
Some who claim to be Christian seem to overlook, disregard, twist, or ignore passages in the Holy Bible that describe true commitment to God through Christ. This is very sad and tragic after all that Christ has done for each person. True love of God should impel us to live for Him on a high level. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M432 . There might be other related items listed there....
Topics: body, spirit, redeemed, fornication, fornicate, healthy, holy, bought, paid, redeem, purchase,...
An objective of any true disciple of Christ is to honor God and be a blessing to His Church. As directed by the Holy Spirit, in a letter to the church at Ephesus Paul made a number of contrasts of how the unsaved conduct their way of living with how the true children of God are to behave. By the Holy Spirit he also focused upon how a real Christian should behave in the Body of Christ. Upon listening to the recording I noticed that I misspoke at least twice. The first occurrence is around...
Topics: filled with the Spirit, the Church, the Body of Christ, thanks, sing, grace, grace of God, God’s...
Many spiritual truths applicable to the Spirit filled Christian can be found in the Old Testament. This message explores Judges 1:1-9 where we see that praise is a special tool in the hands of the disciples. There might be related items at http://sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M178. Hear more messages at http://sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html.
Topics: praise God, praising God, worship, spiritual warfare, spirit realm, realm of the spirit, Holy...
Some people say, “Any day above ground is a good day.” If they knew, and believe, what the Holy Bible says they would not be saying that. One verse that proves that point is Revelation 14:13, the second apocalyptic blessing. In the future there might be other files related to this message located at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM2.html#M568 . Hear more messages at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html and http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM2.html . Please visit...
Topics: reconciliation, salvation, death, Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, The Revelation, The Apocalypse, rest,...
Prayer is a vital tool given to us by God designed to touch lives, and shape our own. Moses, who was reluctant at first to even go to Egypt to free God's people was remarkably change after hearing of the glory of the Lord and interceding on behalf of God's disobedient people. This message, Moses' Prayer of Power, is from Numbers 14:11-24. Here we learn it is powerful thing to touch upon the attributes of God in prayer. The length of the message and closing prayer is 30:34. May our Savior...
Topics: intercession, Israel, Jews, Moses, prayer, attributes of God
For those that are spiritual sons and daughters of Abraham, much of the Old Testament prophecies that were aimed at the Jews (whether of Israel or Judah) have applications that affect Gentiles today, especially those Gentiles that have surrendered to God through Christ. Such is the case of Isaiah’s prophecies, and for this message we go to Isaiah 42 where Christ is foretold, and where verse 16 ought to strike a harmonious tone in the heart of each true Christian. In the future there might be...
Topics: For those that are spiritual sons and daughters of Abraham, much of the Old Testament prophecies...
In order to enter into the promise of Eternal Life, we must Make The Connection not only with the sorrow of Christ and the resurrection of Christ, but we also must make the connection with the resolve of Christ. All of this can only be done by the actual life of Christ dwelling within us. This message is a slight expansion of the third point of the message titled Make The Connection first delivered at Sunnyside Alliance Church in Secretary, MD, and later for Cornerstone Assembly. It was...
Topics: resolute, resolved, determination, determine, determined, Trinity, Godhead, My God, church of...
There are many that feel their life is in shambles. All they can see is failure, despair, confusion, or the like in their life. But God wants each one to look steadfastly upon Him, and trust Him for the best in their life. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M425 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven Roots For Growth In Christ at...
Topics: Copyright 2016, Peter P. Macinta, you may copy but not sell. Keywords: failure, hopeless, shame,...
In these trying times we need the strength that can only come from God. In this message from Psalm 86:11-17, we will see our Four Elements of Strength that will give us power within. There may be related items listed at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M154. Thank you for coming by to listen. God bless you!
Topics: requests, prayer, reverence, worship, resort, supplication, request, pray, praying, revere,...
The Word of God is clear that there will be no parties in hell. Sadly, most people have not surrendered their life to Christ and if physical death would come their way their rejoicing would end. This could be the last Thanksgiving for some. However, it does not have to be that way! In this message based on Psalm 6:4-5 we will see three things we need to make sure this Thanksgiving is not our last. An outline for this message with brief comments is on the Internet and the link for it...
Topics: mercy, deliverance, deliver, free, hell, death, God's presence, presence of God, merciful
There are times when we read the Holy Bible that we should take certain verses and make them our personal prayer to God through Christ. This message presents three such verses from Psalm 18. There may be related items at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M188. You can hear more messages at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html. Thank you for listening. May God lovingly bless you.
Topics: praying the Scriptures, prayer, enrichment, empowerment, enlighten, enlightenment, empower, enrich,...
This is part two of a highly crucial lesson on 1 John 4:1-3. Among other things, we look at three main ways of how to be enabled to test the spirits Previous lessons may be heard by selecting the appropriate links at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/1Jn.html . Thank you very much for listening. God bless you. Take care of yourself spiritually!
Topics: spirit, spirits, prophets, false prophets, prophetic, prophesy, prophesying, prophet, false...
Trouble is all around us and touches many, but God’s Word indicates we have a special place to go to in God if we so choose. Psalm 93 gives a vivid contrast between a turbulent world and its Creator. It that Psalm we will see four things in regard to the majestic fortress we have in Him. If you would like to read an outline of this message with brief comments please look for its link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M282 . I really do appreciate you taking the time...
Topics: reign, king, kingship, kingdom, kingdom of God, refuge, rest, peace, worship, peaceful, restful,...
Miracle Kingdom Christ calls to each person to leave this present world and become part of His everlasting kingdom. We will see three aspects of this kingdom in Matthew 13:31-32. In the future there might be other files related to this message located at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M537 . Hear more messages at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html . Please visit our blogs: Holy Bible Treasurses at http://holybibletreasures.sapphirestreams.com/ , and The Sure Word...
Topics: mustard seed, Jesus Christ, Messiah, parable, peace, peace of God, salvation, shelter, nations,...
In these last days of the current age of the Church, we need to be Armed for Action. That was the title of the message taken from 1 Peter 4:1-2 preached March 7, 2010 at the Bradford House in Cambridge, Maryland. This recording, lasting 53:50 is of the entire service. If you wish just to hear the message, advance the playback to approximately 26:55. Also, have you ever heard of the children's Bible song, When Mr. Satan Comes To My Heart's Door? If not, advance the playback to around 16:10....
Topics: sin, flesh, spiritual warfare, dedication, commitment, devotion, battle, satan, world
The Church of God must not be a social club! No Soul Left Behind is based on Ephesians 2:11-18. An important point will also be drawn from Matthew 18:21-35. There might be related material at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M85 . Find more messages at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html . Thank you so much for listening and may God greatly bless you!
Topics: Christ, church, evangelism, forgive, God, Gospel, hate, salvation, souls
Ever had thoughts, conversations, and other things continually cycle through your mind? Often it is not of God and you must Interrupt Yourself. This message is based on Ephesians 5:9. While Ephesians 5:19 was written with a focus upon an assembly of true believers in Christ, there is a principle that can be derived from it that will help us avoid certain negative cycles in our lives. In the future there might be additional material with this message. Visit...
Topics: thoughts, worry, worries, talking, psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, melody, worship, mind, thinking
Sometimes some realize they have made a mess of their life. However, no what condition we find ourselves in God is able to build us right. In this message, I refer to a previous message, Make The Connection, which may be found by selecting a link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M18 . In the future there might be other files related to this message located at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M524 . Hear more messages at...
Topics: compassion, compassionate, Cornerstone, Chief Cornerstone, precious, preciousness, connection,...
October 31 is a very special day. No, not because it is Halloween. Something really important happened on that date that, by the power of our merciful God, freed the true Church from the grips of a religious body that was a dead body, and sadly still is. Down through the years there had always been someone or some group that withstood the corrupt church {1}. Thanks to the faithfulness of Christ in many and the providence of God in human politics, especially in Germany, there was a major...
Topics: Protestant Reformation, providence, judge, redemption, redeemer, saved, finished work of Christ,...
She was oppressed with a physical ailment for eighteen years, but that did not stop her from attending the synagogue on the sabbath. And, that was a very good thing because, after almost two decades of suffering, there came the day she was released from her bondage. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M379 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven...
Topics: bound, bondage, free, freed, liberate, relieve, human, humanity, helpless, helplessness, heritage,...
Get insight into the heart of God and the end of all earthly time periods from 2 Peter 3:8-18. In the future there might be other files related to this message located at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M502 . Hear more messages at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html . Please visit our blogs at (Holy Bible Treasurses) and (The Sure Word). Thank you for listening and may God gloriously bless you.
Topics: Holy Bible prophecy, prophecy, end time, end times, last judgment, earth destroyed, Great...
Psalm 47 reveals aspects of praise that every true Christian needs to put into action, especially remembering that God is King. There may be related items at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M156. God bless you and thank you for listening.
Topics: awesome God, praising God, worship, praise, King, power, powerful, precious, presence, perpetual,...
The decisions we make and the actions we take affect each of us spiritually. A single verse in Galatians presents us with a choice with earthly and eternal consequences. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M489 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven Roots For Growth In Christ at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html . Thanks for...
Topics: sowing and reaping, life, zoe, Holy Spirit, flesh, corruption, fruit of the Spirit, reap, sow,...
While the sin nature in mankind is the foundational reason, most people stay aloof from God because they themselves want to be in charge. This includes many religious people along with some that say they are Christians. Yet, there are some stark facts each of us must face. This message is taken from Ecclesiastes 2:3-11 and 12:13-14 where we will see some of those realities. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at...
Topics: Ecclesiastes, King Solomon, vanity of vanities, vexation, self centered, selfishness, selfish,...
Way too often the truths of the Holy Bible have been muddled, even squelched, by the unbiblical ideas of people, usually by those that one might call the clergy. Holy Communion, also known as The Lord’s Supper, has certainly fallen into that category. But let us see what God’s unchanging Word says. For this we will look at a number of Holy Scriptures, but we will focus upon 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 from which we will see two main holy dynamics. An outline of this message with brief comments...
Topics: The Lord’s Supper, transubstantiation, Roman Catholic Church, Word of God, symbolism, Passover...
Find out some of the facts that point to the truth that the Holy Bible is the very Word of God in this message based on 2 Peter 1:16, 20-21. There are a number of related documents to be found at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M170 . Hear more at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html. Thanks for listening and may God greatly bless you!
Topics: Holy Bible, Word of God, inspiration, inspired, power, Holy Spirit, pneuma, canon
Satan wants no one to be triumphant, especially Christians. A verse in Romans 12 points to three things that will empower Christ’s disciple unto victory here and for eternity. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M491 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven Roots For Growth In Christ at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html . Thanks...
Topics: ejoice, rejoicing, persevere, persevering, prayer, prayerfulness, strength, worship, praise,...
It is a terrible tragedy that many dads in our time are “missing”, either physically, emotionally, and, worst of all, spiritually. But, there is a good type of “missing” which is very beneficial and which can be done with a dad physically present. An example is found in the brief biographical accounts in the Holy Bible about a very ancient man that really should be the model for today’s parents. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link...
Topics: fathers, Fathers Day, rapture, Enoch, pleasing God, obedience, walking with God, walked with God,...
I often like to use people from the Old Testament to illustrate a New Testament principle or quality because those of the Old Testament had less to go on than what we do now. Joseph was from a time way before Christ and before any true Holy Scripture had been written, yet this man is a fine example of faithfulness which we should emulate. This message is taken from Genesis 37 to 41 where we will see eight aspects of Joseph's faithfulness. There is an outline of this message with brief comments...
Topics: faithful, faithfulness, faith, obey, obedient, obedience, proclaim, private, praise, glory,...
While it is good to know about the characteristics of the man of sin mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2 (who most likely is also The Antichrist, The Beast), it is vitally important to know the inroads his spirit attempts to make into the hearts of all. This message, based upon 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 and 9-10, looks at both of these facets. In the future there might be other files related to this message located at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM2.html#M561 . Hear more messages at...
Topics: Antichrist, antichrists, son of perdition, son of destruction, apostasy, Word of God, ordinances of...
One of the effects of the sin nature is to make us spiritually crooked and bent, to the point of being unable to look up to Him Who created us. Using the example found in Luke of the woman bent over as a background for this message, we explore two verses in Proverbs 11 that show us how and why to be upright. At outline of this message with brief comments is on the Internet and the link to it may be found at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M284 . God bless abundantly and thank...
Topics: upright, uprightness, bent, bowed, bent over, integrity, wholeness, righteous, righteousness,...
The initial Passover pointed to when Christ would not only be the sacrifice for our sins, but our strength to escape from the world and into His victorious life. This message is taken from Exodus 12:1-11. There may be related material at http://sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M159. Thanks for listening. God bless you!
Topics: The Passover, sacrifice, strengthened, strength, purpose of life, Messiah, propitiation,...
Most, if not all, of us have encountered those times when we were worn out, not just physically, but mentally, spiritually, emotionally. Well, that is a very good reminder that we are human, and not God! Such a reminder can, at times, encourage a person to go to God. If a person sincerely chooses that route and faithfully does things God’s way they will not be disappointed. In this message we will look at four avenues whereby we can get strength from God. An outline of this message with brief...
Topics: worn out, end of my rope, fellowship, Word of God, worship, trust God, hopeless, hopelessness,...
This message, delivered during the Cornerstone Assembly’s spring March 12 observance of our Lord’s Supper, is based upon an aspect of the Passover found in Exodus 12:22. There might be related material at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M182. Find more presentations at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html. Thank you for coming by and listening. May God wonderfully bless you.
Topics: cleansing blood, cross of Christ, cure, caution, curing, cleanse, cover, covering, Passover,...
Every aspect of the suffering and death of Christ has a lesson to tell us. Let us consider the woven crown of thorns that was fashioned for our Savior, the King of Kings, as we look into Matthew 27:27-31. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M356 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven Roots For Growth In Christ at...
Topics: Christ, cross, crucifixion, thorns, thorny, humiliation, humiliate, humiliated, mock, mockery,...
There are times in Holy Scripture that the term “thanksgiving” is found among some powerful spiritual activities. This becomes more important as we draw near to the end of the Gentile Age and the Church. Consider the wording of Colossians 4:2-4. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M478 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven Roots For Growth...
Topics: prayer, watching, praise, thanksgiving, perseverance, steadfastness, intercession, pray, praying,...
Far too many people quickly read over the accounts of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, if they read them at all. Matthew’s record by the Holy Spirit calls any true disciple to joyful loving actions in regard to the powerful resurrection of Christ. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M448 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven Roots For...
Topics: fear not, go ye, come see, empty tomb, risen, arose, grave, death, Messiah, Jesus Christ, trust,...
Psalm 107 is very intricate, loaded with spiritual truths and directives for all. Various aspects of the blessed deliverance of God are presented within its spiritually rich verses. Perhaps volumes could be written about the treasure it contains. Given the fact there are many indicators we are nearing Armageddon it would be good for us to look particularly at verses 23 to 32. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at...
Topics: Age of the Gentiles, Great Tribulation, Donald Trump, Captain, prophetic, outcry, Sodom and...
Many Holy Bible scholars feel that, based on Luke and other Holy Scriptures, Christ was born about the time of the Feast of Tabernacles. Numbers 29:12-13 mentions the feast and shows many points of the incarnation. There might be related items at http://sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M147. Hear more messages at http://sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html.
Topics: incarnation, birth of Christ, Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of Booths, Sukkah, Gospel of Luke,...
Let us again look at Psalm 19, and this time verses 9 and 10 where we will not only find four more dynamic powers of the Holy Bible, but also a few surprises. We will also see the power that activates the other powers. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M514 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven Roots For Growth In Christ at...
Topics: fear of God, fear of the LORD, judgment, judgments, endurance, enforcement, enrichment,...
Cross Over, taken from Colossians 1:13-14, deals with the fact that God desires to rescue us from the realm of darkness and bring us into the kingdom of His son. There might be related items at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M98. Hear more messages by visiting http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html.
Topics: Christ, darkness, rescue, salvation, Satan
This message looks at five aspects of Micah 5:2 in regard to Bethlehem that can be applied to our lives if we make Christ our King and Savior. An outline of this message with brief comments is located on the Internet and the link to it may be found by visiting http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M291 . Thank you very much for dropping by and listening. God bless you greatly.
Topics: despised, insignificant, rejected, demean, demeaned, declare, declared, depend, dependant, deliver,...
The written Word of God declares that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience (Ephesians 5:6, Colossians 3:6) and the time for the events of Revelation 6 to 19 draw near to be fulfilled. However, the good news is that in love God offers mercy to all. An outline of this message with brief comments may be viewed by selecting the correct link at http://www.sapphirestreams.com/life/audioM.html#M424 . There might be other related items listed there. Hear more messages including Seven...
Topics: Jesus Christ, gave Himself, salvation, rescue, will of God, direction, devotion, dedication,...
