Month: December 2011

Your Daily Bible Verse – 11-19-11

(John 6:57-58 NKJV)  “As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. {58} “This is the bread which came down from heaven; not as your fathers ate the manna, and are dead. He who eats this bread will live forever.”

Living for God and partaking of Him is simply receiving the gift that He has given us, His Son Jesus Christ. We need to believe it with all our hearts, allowing Jesus to come into our lives and change us.

You see, if Christ is living in us, if we give Him full rule and reign over us, WE WILL CHANGE!

Things in us, desires and so forth that we had, will begin to change. Our language and our thoughts will change. The way we treat people and act around people will change. Our financial situation will change, etc.

It doesn’t happen overnight, but it will happen over time as we allow Jesus to move and have control over our daily routines. It’s fun, It’s exciting and full of adventure!

This world, the everyday hustle and bustle will not be here forever. And then WHAT?

(John 6:27 NIV)  Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”

Are you going to live forever? Eat of the bread the Father has sent us and LIVE!!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-17-11

(Prov 1:10 NKJV)  My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.

These are awesome words of wisdom for us and for our children.

It’s so easy sometimes for us to be swayed and talked into doing something that is less than what God wants us to do.

Over the years, I’ve learned that when sin comes our way, no matter how big the temptation might seem, we can simply refuse to give in and take part in it, whatever it might happen to be.

Much of what people go through is due to bad decisions and poor choices that are made. Giving in to temptation is just one area where we can make changes and see incredible changes in our lives if we stand firm and stay strong.

God equips us and gives us what we need to resist. He has taught us in His word that if we resist evil, it will flee from us.

Resist temptation today and shed the effects of darkness from your life!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-16-11

(James 4:13-14 NKJV)  Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; {14} whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

Every once in a while we all need to be reminded of how fragile life is and that not a single one of us is promised a tomorrow.

I know this is something we’ve touched on before, but it’s always worth repeating, simply because it’s a hard truth.

Our lives can change forever in a split second, either by a choice we make or because of something that someone else does. Either way, we can never go back and rewind and change what happened.

We need to know that when these trials and tests come we are not alone. God is there for us. We just need to reach out to Him and trust Him, no matter what the circumstances look like.

In our lives, every choice we make has a consequence. But when we make bad choices, or when someone else makes bad choices, and the consequences for those choices come our way, we will never be left alone.

If you’re going through a tough time right now, trust God. Let Him help you through your trial and bring you victory.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-15-11

(Prov 3:5-6 NKJV)  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; {6} In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is “How do I hear God?”

As believers, it’s important that we learn how to discern and hear God’s voice. We hear so much around us that it sometimes becomes hard to know which voice is God’s and which ones aren’t.

The best way for any of us to hear God is to know Him. The closer we are to Him and the better we know Him, the easier it becomes to know when He’s speaking to us and what He’s saying.

(John 10:27 NKJV)  “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

As we know Him better, it becomes much easier to block out all of the other noise around us and tune Him in. Drawing closer to Him will take away the desire in us to do things that are contrary to His word, thereby eliminating things that would be likely to make our spirits dull.

There are many, many things that will push us away from God, even when we don’t realize it’s happening.

As we immerse ourselves in His word and we press into Him, we will begin to hear His voice clearly.

People of God, press into Him today. The rewards far outweigh the efforts.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-14-11

(Psa 18:2 NKJV)  The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

We would like to say a sincere “thank you” to you all… you guys are amazing!

We are so appreciative of you and your kind and encouraging words to us, how it helps us through, to keep going and doing what we feel called to do. Thank you!

We know for some of you, just from reading the testimony you sent in, how hard it must have been to shout out, being in the situation you are in. But, Praise God YOU did it! We are believing that God is going to bring you great Victory as You trust and obey His commandments!

I sat at my desk as I do every morning, sipping my tea, and as I began to open up the testimonies that came in, I had moments of tears, moments of laughter and rejoicing and moments of just lifting my arms up to God and praising Him for what He has done for you!!

You people amazed my husband and I with your faith! Do you know we need each other? Your testimonies meant a lot to us and touched us both right in our hearts. We are praying for those that requested prayer and even for those that haven’t. God is FAITHFUL!

Lean on Him today, He is our rock!!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-13-11

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(Psa 98:4 NKJV)  Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.

Today is a good day to SHOUT!!

I know that when things are good it’s easy to Shout. But when things are not so good and you’re feeling depressed, sad, tired and worn out, we have to get up and SHOUT, making a joyful noise unto the Lord!!

We are asking you today to get up and start shouting regardless of where you’re at in your situation. Don’t let the weight of your situation or someone else’s situation bring you down. Shout your way back up and stay there. Break forth in song and Rejoice!!

OH for God is GOOD!!

If you have a testimony that you would like to share about God’s goodness, please send it in. We would love to hear how Good God has been to you!

Shout the Victory!!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-12-11

(Exo 20:15 NKJV)  “You shall not steal.

Steal: to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice

How many of us steal and maybe we don’t even give it a second thought?

We can steal from our neighbors. We can steal from our employer. We can steal from God.

There are many different ways we can steal. It’s not always about walking into a store and leaving with something that we didn’t pay for. Most times it’s more subtle than that.

Some of us may do it without even thinking that it’s stealing. Are we using company time to take care of personal business? Are we taking company property home with us? Paper, tape, paper clips, pens, pencils, postage stamps… these are all items that can easily be taken home and used for our personal stuff.

How about our time? Are we spending company time on the phone doing personal things? Are we surfing the web for personal reasons, on company time?

How about our neighbors? Are we encroaching on the property line between our neighbor’s home and ours? Are we intentionally planting shrubs too close to the property boundary, hoping that they won’t notice?

Are we robbing God? Are we not honoring God in all we do? Are we putting God 2nd, 3rd or lower on our list of priorities? Are we not honoring God with our finances? Are we not tithing and trusting Him with our money?

Just a friendly reminder that we always need to be alert and keep ourselves sharp, not falling into any of the snares of the enemy, even in some of the subtle areas of our lives.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-10-11

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(Gen 22:10-12 NKJV) And Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. {11} But the Angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” So he said, “Here I am.” {12} And He said, “Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.”

God is never too late, but always on time. Thank God that Abraham did not slay his son. He would have had some explaining to do for that one. But, God was there on time!!

How often does God ask us to do something and He will take care of the rest? So, we start off doing our part and if He doesn’t show up when we think He should, we get nervous and take matters into our own hands.

God did ask Abraham to do this and Abraham was going all the way through. God saw Abraham’s heart and He saw that nothing came between Him and God; not even his own son.

I have to be careful when it comes to my children because I love them so much that if I’m not careful, I let them take precedence before God and that is wrong. Nothing and NO ONE should come before God. He comes first in all things.

I find it interesting that God wanted Abraham’s son. This was the son that Abraham waited so long for…and this son, I’m sure, meant a lot to him and Sarah. It was the very thing that probably meant the most to them. Abraham did not withhold it from God.

What or who are we holding on to today? Do we love it or them more than God or will we give it up when He asks for it?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-9-11

(1 Th 5:21-22 NKJV)  Test all things; hold fast what is good. {22} Abstain from every form of evil.

Some of the biggest mistakes and the worst decisions we make is because we fail to “test” things when we’re making a decision.

God gives us His spirit to help us when it comes to knowing what to do and what not to do.

The hard part for us is letting God speak to us and show us His way when we’re so used to doing everything based on what we know.

Sometimes what God shows us will go against human logic. That’s because He is God and His ways don’t have to line up with our ways. He doesn’t operate based on logic.

God wants us to learn how to listen for His voice and know when He’s speaking to us. In (John 10:27 NKJV) Jesus said:  “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

As we draw closer to Him, we will learn to discern His voice and distinguish it from all of the other noise clutter around us.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-8-11

(1 Th 5:11 NKJV)  Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

Learning to lean on each other, share each other’s burdens and help each other is a huge part of being in the body of Christ.

God has made us a body for that very reason. He wants us to go to each other when we’re in need.

He wants us to help each other when we see someone suffering or struggling.

We were not designed to go through life alone. We were not designed to go through trials and struggles alone. We should draw our strength from God, but we also need to learn to draw from one another.

God has placed things within each of us that are valuable to others in the body of Christ. We just need to let Him teach us when to use those gifts.

If you’re hurting or struggling today, reach out to someone who can encourage you. If you know someone who is hurting or struggling, ask God what you can do for them, and then do it.

Love each other. Encourage each other and lift each other up, in the name of Jesus.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
401-377-5400

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Your Daily Bible Verse – 12-07-11

(John 5:39-40 NKJV) “You search the Scriptures, for in them you
think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of
Me. {40} “But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have
life.

Here Jesus is talking to the Jews. They studied the scriptures but
were not willing to come to Him that they may have LIFE. How sad is
that?

Today I want to ask you this question; do you have life in Jesus?
Not “do you know the scripture?” Because, like the Jews, it wasn’t
enough.

Let’s not just be readers of the scripture. NO! We need to know Him
in our hearts. Take time to seek Him and know Him.

The Jews of that day knew the scriptures, but understand this when
I say it, “THEY did NOT know HIM”. They had “head knowledge”, but
that was it! When it came right down to accepting Him for who He
was, they wouldn’t.

It is the Heart to Heart relationship, the everyday walking,
talking, and seeking Him in our lives that will help us to know Him.

My concern is that we are not deceived into thinking we know Him,
when really we just know of Him.

Knowing the Scriptures will not save us. Knowing who Jesus is won’t
save us.

The Bible gives us knowledge about how to be saved. We have to take
action and we must accept Jesus as our Savior by believing that He
is God’s son, and that He dies for our sins. Believing and
repenting of our sins is where the heart to heart relationship
begins.

If you have never personally accepted Jesus, but only know of Him
and what the scriptures say about Him, take time today to go to Him
and accept Him into your life as Your Lord and Savior.

Dear God,

I acknowledge that Your Word, the Holy Bible, is the truth and that
Jesus died for my sins. I understand that the only way to get to
heaven is by believing that You are who You say Your are, and that
Jesus is the Son of the Most High God. I want to receive Jesus as
my Savior. Today I take action and ask Jesus to come into my life,
change me and make me what You want me to be. I’m sorry, for the
mistakes I have made. I was living without You. Forgive me of my
past and help me to allow You to lead me, from this this day,
forward.

Today I have newness in You and I receive my Salvation. Thank you
Jesus, I love you.

In Jesus’ Mighty Name I pray. Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
401-377-5400

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