VFNRadio Highlights November 28, 2014
Grateful for the Trustworthiness of God
Trustworthiness and Resourcefulness: Keys to a Blessed and Fruitful Life for God- Can You Stand to Be Blessed?
If we are not Grateful Now We Definitely will be Grateful Later
Gratitude: The Blessing of Gratitude, Learn the Importance Starting Each Day with Grateful Heart
Living a Surrendered Life
Grateful for the Trustworthiness of God
Greg, John, and Pat share how they are grateful for the trustworthiness of God. Greg continues to share how he was meditating on the faithfulness of God and how He is so trustworthy. God desires to bless us. We work hard and put our trust in Him. You can’t put your full trust in man no matter who they are but you can put your full trust in God. He will meet your needs. The first step in knowing His trustworthiness begins when you trust him with your life and you give it to him. They encourage us to give our lives to Jesus. To find out more visit meetmyfather.org.
Trustworthiness and Resourcefulness: Keys to a Blessed and Fruitful Life for God- Can You Stand to Be Blessed?
John, Pat, and Steve have an encouraging conversation about how to live a blessed life. Many people want more in life, while not being grateful with what they already have. For those who have a job, who have a family, it’s an important perspective to remember the many that do not have work or unable to have children. God looks for those He can bless. He also wants to give blessings to those that He knows won’t leave Him in the blessings. It is important, as the church, to seek the heart of God, not the hand of God. We all must give an account of how we have managed all that has been entrusted to us in this life. True riches are not in this life, but in the life to come, with Jesus. Be encouraged as you learn how to manage life to the eyes of One, how to be faithful with what has been entrusted, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: managing, eternity, favor of God, and faith.
If we are not Grateful Now We Definitely will be Grateful Later
John and Pat discuss how if we are not grateful now we will definitely be grateful later. They continue to discuss how important it is to embrace an attitude of gratitude and not take for granted all of the wonderful blessings the Lord has provided for us. Many in the United States don’t express their gratitude because they feel entitled to things. America is such a blessed land that many eat until their hearts are content without ever taking a moment to truly and sincerely take time to thank God and be grateful and appreciative for the food they eat. They further discuss how it is reported that 1 in 6 Americans go to bed hungry every night as well as nearly 1 billion people around the world. Lord, forgive us for an entitlement mentality and grace us with the revelation of being grateful for what we have.
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Gratitude: The Blessing of Gratitude, Learn the Importance Starting Each Day with Grateful Heart
Greg, Pat and John take us back to how the Israelites encountered God when they were in the desert. God established the tabernacle, and it was a grateful heart that was needed to enter His gates. That tabernacle still exists. For those who have said yes to Jesus Christ, that tabernacle is in you. The protocol of a grateful heart in order to tabernacle with God hasn’t changed. The enemy would want you to focus on the fires at your feet and not the blessings within your hands. There is a weird paradigm in America that there can be those who spend their whole lives being ungrateful, nitpicking, and they can still eat and have shelter. Being grateful for what God provides for us causes us to not only be grateful but to also acknowledge God. How we respond to what God has given us is important. Allow these truths to change your perspective of how God has provided for you and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Moses, sacrifices, Jesus Christ, our hearts, depression, abiding, and America.
Living a Surrendered Life
John and Pat discuss the importance of living a surrendered life. They continue to discuss how many people today are focusing much of their attention on what others say about the Bible instead of reading the Bible. They further discuss how there has never been a time like we are living in now where there has been more Christian literature in the forms of books, media, internet, audio and video and yet they are not many signs in which we can see how this has deepened the walk of most believers and to spur them on to live more surrendered lives to Jesus. They encourage us to take time to read the letters in red in our Bible, the words of Jesus. They further discuss how as they look at the landscape of our culture and the church they notice how the world has infiltrated the church rather than the church infiltrating the culture. They discuss how the more they read the words of Jesus and compare His words to what we see in the church at large they see much contrast. Jesus didn’t come to earth to give us a “cute” religion or a way of life but instead to give us true life since we are walking dead men and women who were walking in our sins. They continue to discuss how Jesus was extremely popular and large crowds came to see him and be ministered to. They enjoyed the miracles, acts of power, seeing the demon possessed delivered and in their right mind but when it came to those who would go deeper, those who would become a follower and disciple of Jesus HE gave them very important instructions.
Matthew 16: 24-26
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul.”
God has called us to live a surrendered life. We are not able to follow Jesus if we have not laid down our lives before the Lord. Giving our lives to Jesus is not about saying a nice prayer but giving him our entire life, following Him, and loving Him with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. The truth is that we are doing people an injustice when we are not sharing with them the truth regarding Jesus’ expectation. This is why we have so much of what some are calling the gospel when in reality they have watered the gospel down and diluted that it is no gospel at all. They continue to discuss the sold out commitments of many of our Chinese Christian brothers and sisters that live their life only to honor God and at a personal cost to themselves. To this we were called to forever be grateful and totally aware and appreciative of the saving grace that has been given to us by Jesus when he died on the cross for our sins. May we live our lives in such a way before the Lord that it shows our great gratitude and love for all that He has done for us.
VFNRadio Highlights November 27, 2014
We are just SOOO Blessed in America
Thanksgiving: What are you thankful for?
Gratitude: Now or Later?
Restoring Language for God’s Glory
Grateful for work?
Being a Disciple according to Jesus
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We are just SOOO Blessed in America
Greg, John, and Pat discuss how we are so blessed in America. It is said that America is the bread basket for the word. We produce so much food in this country that some have used food as fuel for our vehicles. God has so blessed us with America and the form of government that allows us to hire representatives to represent us. Help us Lord not to waste he blessing. Forgive us for not being grateful for the blessed land you have given us. The Lord will hold us accountable for how we run our country.
Thanksgiving: What are you thankful for?
Greg, John, and Pat discuss Thanksgiving and what we should consider being thankful for. The word of God instructs us in Psalm 100:4 that we should “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise…” They further discuss how important it is to have a pinnacle moment each year to express our thanks to God. They discussed many services which are performed for us each year and the importance to reflect on what they mean to us and to be grateful for the person who they come through. People like those who were in sanitation, police, firefighters, and those who ensure our drinking water is kept clean just to name a few. God indeed has blessed us with so many blessings that it’s only right to express our gratitude for him.
Being a Disciple according to Jesus
John, Pat and Chris discuss what being a disciple is according to Jesus in Matthew 16:24-25. Jesus speaking to his disciples speaks clearly on what it means to be his disciple. Accepting Jesus into our heart is more than just saying a prayer but it’s about having a relationship with the Lord. Jesus said that if anyone would come after him he must do three things. One must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. This may appear far different from messages today that suggest that you can just add Jesus, as if you could, to what you are presently doing and that’s it. The truth is that when we give our lives to Jesus we no longer belong to ourselves. The Apostle Paul said I have become a bond slave to him. John the Baptist said I must decrease so that He might increase. The way to go after God is to lose our selfish, lives and follow Him. Be imitators and followers of the Lord Jesus Christ in everything.
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Gratitude: Now or Later?
Greg, John, and Steve discuss God’s perspective on the poor. They discuss and remind VFNRadio listeners that every person has value no matter their economic status. It’s all about loving God and loving others. We must remember how blessed we are and be grateful for what we do have instead of worrying about what we don’t have. Gratitude is coming; the question is whether we will have a heart of gratitude today when things are good in our abundance or later in our lack?
Restoring Language for God’s Glory
Greg, John, and Pat discuss the tower of babel and how God said that the people would be able to accomplish what they set out to do. God confused their language by giving them different languages resulting them in not being able to communicate with each other. Then there was a time in Jesus ministry before he ascended to the father that he told his disciples to gather and to wait and when they did, on Pentecost they were filled with the baptism of the Holy Spirit enabling them to communicate in different languages that were heard by people who spoke them. What God caused to be confused at that time he restored at another time for His glory.
Grateful for work?
Greg and Pat share how important it is for employees to embrace an attitude of gratitude for having the opportunity to work. They go on to say as God’s people we are not to force our employers to pay us more.
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LISTEN NOW! It is such a wonderful time of year that highlights a moment when we can reminisce and be thankful for all that the Lord has done. Not only should we be grateful during Thanksgiving, but every day. When we are thankful for what God has done, it transitions our perspective to God to want to praise Him for all that he has done. There are so many things that can happen that would cause us to highlight that which we don’t have. We don’t know how much time we have. Don’t waste one moment feeling sorry for yourself or your situation. Enjoy the heartfelt moments as you hear what others are thankful for, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Banjos, tractors, family, misery, gratitude, transformation. WATCH FULL PROGRAM!
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LISTEN NOW! The main dish during Thanksgiving is most often times, the turkey; but what is your favorite side item that you are looking forward to the most? Is it a casserole? Is it a covered dish? Or does it come in a can. Enjoy a humorous moment as you hear what some may be looking forward to and what some may not be looking forward to, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: humor, sweet potato casserole, canned goods, and boiled peanuts. John, Pat and Steve shared in this segment. WATCH FULL PROGRAM!
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LISTEN NOW! WATCH FULL PROGRAM! In a book, Beauty Queen: Inside the Reign of Avon’s Andrea Jung, it journals Andrea’s introduction to the company Avon, her leadership as CEO, and her resignation. Andrea shares some of her own wisdom that she received early in her career that guided her through her toughest moments. What some may not know is that Avon’s business structure is a direct-selling company. There are over 6.5 million independent distributors that supply Avon products around the world.
It is companies such as Avon, and the many others that give others the incredible opportunity to enter the business market as entrepreneurs. The Lord has created each and every one of us with the ability of creativity. Every day there are new inventions being released to answer a multitude of needs. It has been said that leaders are willing to do what others are not willing to do. What creative ideas could be within you that you are not aware of? God has a desire for the business mountain to be affected by His light, by His truths, and by His love. Be encouraged as you hear of the limitless possibilities that are available when we take the top off of our mindsets and move in creativity as the Lord leads, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Avon, Andrea Jung, CEO, leadership, entrepreneurs, small business, hard work, work ethic, luxuries, hardship, struggles, parenting, college, employees and free time. John, Pat and Steve shared in this segment. Courtesy of My Life Graphic/Shutterstock.com
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LISTEN NOW! Forbes Magazine continues their release of the most powerful figures in the world. For the second year in a row, Vladimir Putin has been named number one. In the past, the top spot was held by the President of the United States. In addition, Forbes is also sharing some revealing information about the economy of Russia. According to Forbes, Apple, the company, is now worth more than the ENTIRE Russian Stock Market. Currently, we have seen gas prices steadily falling. The Moscow Times reports that the cost of a barrel of oil has hit an all-time 4 year low. How does this affect Russia? How does this affect the nations that are dependent on the oil from Russia? Find out the significance of these events, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Forbes Magazine, Vladimir Putin, President Barack Obama, economy, Crude Oil, barrel, Apple, iPhone 6, Israel, Uranium, and prayer. John, Pat and Steve shared in this segment. WATCH FULL PROGRAM!
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LISTEN NOW! The weather is changing and the sun isn’t out as much as it is in the summer. For those who spend time in the sun, their hair can get a little lighter. Some avoid the sun altogether and get it done professionally. Have you ever heard of frosted tips? Enjoy this hilarious moment as they talk about Steve’s hair, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Frosted Flakes, Frosty the Snowman, Tony the Tiger, and hair. John, Pat, and Steve shared in this segment. WATCH FULL PROGRAM!
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Is Apple Really worth More than Russia’s entire Stock Market?
Forbes Magazine continues their release of the most powerful figures in the world. For the second year in a row, Vladimir Putin has been named number one. In the past, the top spot was held by the President of the United States. In addition, Forbes is also sharing some revealing information about the economy of Russia. According to Forbes, Apple, the company, is now worth more than the ENTIRE Russian Stock Market. Currently, we have seen gas prices steadily falling. The Moscow Times reports that the cost of a barrel of oil has hit an all-time 4 year low. How does this affect Russia? How does this affect the nations that are dependent on the oil from Russia? Find out the significance of these events, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Forbes Magazine, Vladimir Putin, President Barack Obama, economy, Crude Oil, barrel, Apple, iPhone 6, Israel, Uranium, and prayer. John, Pat and Steve shared in this segment.
Empowering the Next Generation of Kingdom Business Leaders
Some may say that you learn the most from good leadership. Can we learn just as much from bad leadership? In a book, Beauty Queen: Inside the Reign of Avon’s Andrea Jung, it journals Andrea’s introduction to the company Avon, her leadership as CEO, and her resignation. Andrea shares some of her own wisdom that she received early in her career that guided her through her toughest moments. What some may not know is that Avon’s business structure is a direct-selling company. There are over 6.5 million independent distributors that supply Avon products around the world.
It is companies such as Avon, and the many others that give others the incredible opportunity to enter the business market as entrepreneurs. The Lord has created each and every one of us with the ability of creativity. Every day there are new inventions being released to answer a multitude of needs. It has been said that leaders are willing to do what others are not willing to do. What creative ideas could be within you that you are not aware of? God has a desire for the business mountain to be affected by His light, by His truths, and by His love. Be encouraged as you hear of the limitless possibilities that are available when we take the top off of our mindsets and move in creativity as the Lord leads, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Avon, Andrea Jung, CEO, leadership, entrepreneurs, small business, hard work, work ethic, luxuries, hardship, struggles, parenting, college, employees and free time. John, Pat and Steve shared in this segment.
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