Month: August 2023

Bible Verse of The Day – 8-9-23

Luke 14:28 (NKJV) 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it—

As the years have gone by, I have begun to realize that God has changed me immensely. And rightfully so. I am no longer my own. I belong to Him.

If we have accepted God’s invitation to put our faith and trust in Christ, we are not our own. We have been bought with a price, and that price was great.

1 Corinthians 6:20 (NKJV) 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

As a child of God, it is important that we surrender our whole selves to Him.

Jesus emphasized this as He spoke and taught the crowds.

Many came to hear Him speak. It was the “in” thing to do at that time as word of Him spread throughout the regions.

But He warned them that following Him was not an endeavor for the weak or the faint of heart. It would cost them.

Luke 9:23 (NKJV) 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

And, if we truly desire to follow Him wholeheartedly, it does cost us.

The cost for each of us will be different. We are all unique.

But it is critical that we understand the truth that there is a cost.

Do we understand this?

Are we willing to bear the cost, even as He bore the pain, humiliation, and shame of the cross for you and me?

Let us be serious in our walk with God. And let us understand the cost of being His disciple.

And let us be ready to lay it all down for Him as He laid it all down for us.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-8-23

1 Thessalonians 2:18 (NKJV) 18 Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us.

As believers, we’d like to think we are untouchable or exempt when it comes to satan’s attacks on our family, our jobs, our friends, etc.

But even Paul says that satan hindered him from getting to where he needed to go.

The notes in my study Bible tell me that his undefined blocking of Paul caused Paul great emotional turmoil and he ended up having to send Timothy instead.

1 Thessalonians 3:6 (NKJV) 6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you—

Knowing this, we need to be aware that there will be times when we will be fought and hindered from trying to do God’s work.

When this happens, it can be discouraging.

We need to stay focused, through prayer, and sometimes fasting, following the leading of the Holy Spirit.

If we need to make a change in the plan, it’s OK. God will see to it that He gets the results He wants either way.

Stand strong and resist the enemy, and he will flee.

James 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

God will go ahead of us and work out the details as we stay submitted to Him even through the fiery darts. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-7-23

Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Sometimes some of the simplest things can teach us a great deal.

This verse is a good example of this.

Many times, looking deeper into a simple phrase will help us better understand it and gain more knowledge from it.

So, let’s see what we can learn from this verse if we dig a little deeper.

First, let us address the phrase, “the fear of the Lord”.

The fear being referred to is not a condemning kind of fear. This is a reverent and worshipful fear. Think of it as reverential awe.

There is also an element of fear that may cause us to actually be afraid since God is all-powerful (omnipotent). But the bigger emphasis here should be on the reverence aspects of the word.

Now, let’s move on to see what reverent fear is or does in the context of this verse.

It is the beginning of wisdom.

So, having a reverent fear of God is the beginning of being wise. It is the first step in our journey to obtain knowledge and wisdom.

Unbelievers may have some knowledge and understanding, but their knowledge is limited and not rooted in absolute truth until they have a genuine relationship, based on reverential fear, with the one true God.

What does this verse say about those who do not fear the Lord?

They are fools who despise wisdom and instruction.

The word, “fool”, in this verse denotes a person who is morally deficient; one who walks a fine line between doing things that may be legal, but not morally sound.

And in their state of being in moral decline, these kinds of people despise wisdom (intelligence, understanding, insight) and instruction (teaching, training, guidance).

This disdain for instruction is due to their desire to continue to do what they know in their heart (conscience) is wrong. They love their sin more than they love (desire) truth and righteousness.

Let us not be fools, but desire and love wisdom and instruction, walking in reverent fear of our God.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-6-23 – Gatekeepers

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! 

We trust that you are growing and maturing in your walk with God as each new day passes. 

We have a new video for you today that is extremely important, especially if you have children or grandchildren. 

Today’s video is called, “Gatekeepers”, and in this video we teach about the importance of guarding the hearts and minds of our children, acting as gatekeepers to discern and filter what is allowed to come in and affect their minds. 

This is a tough topic, but very necessary to teach and discuss, as our children’s minds are constantly attacked by the enemy in so many ways. 

We not only hope you will watch it, but that you will also share it with others who have children. 

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Again, please share this video with others that may benefit from it. 

Enjoy your day and be sure to hug your little ones. 

We love you all very much. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-5-23

Romans 6:1-2 (NKJV) 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?

When a person becomes a believer, a follower of Christ, they are given new life. They are made a new creation in Christ.

In this there is an implication that our old selves will fall away and be gone.

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

This loss of our old self can take some time to manifest. But we need to make sure that it does manifest.

It is important that we are not ignorant of this. It is equally important that we do not ignore this.

As God teaches us and brings understanding about how He wants us to live, it is important that we heed what He shows us and follow through to do our part.

We will only grow as much as we allow ourselves to. And that growth will be in accordance with the amount of effort we make.

This is something that we all need to pay attention to. None of us is exempt.

Why do we share this? Why did Paul write so extensively about this?

Is it to single someone out and scold them? Is it to bring you shame?

Absolutely not.

Paul wrote these things, and we share them, simply because you are loved, and we want God’s absolute best for your lives.

Our desire is for every person reading this to flourish in their walk with God.

And sometimes that requires things to be spoken that may not be easy to hear. But it is those things that are difficult to say and to hear that bring the most growth. And that growth, in turn, brings forth the greatest fruit.

So, we urge you in love to seek God wholeheartedly in every aspect of your lives.

Let Him have preeminence in everything you do, every decision, and every choice you make, so that He might rule your heart and mind and bring you to the place where He wants you to be.

Romans 12:1 (NKJV) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-4-23

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NKJV) 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

As Paul penned these words, he stated that he was an ambassador for Christ.

What is an ambassador?

Ambassador: an accredited diplomat sent by a king or a nation as its official representative to a foreign country.

In Paul’s case, he was an ambassador for the ultimate King; the God of heaven, the Maker of all we see.

As children of God, we are also ambassadors for Christ, tasked with sharing God’s love and His message of redemption to others we encounter.

This is not always easy, but it is imperative for us to understand the importance of doing this.

We may never know the impact we have on the lives of others for the kingdom of God.

Being a good ambassador does not always mean carrying out great feats that draw a lot of attention or receive much fanfare.

Most times it is more likely to be small things done quietly that draw little or no attention.

These things may seem insignificant to us when we do them. But their effects can be much bigger than we understand. Sometimes the impact of what we do may take time to play out fully. And we may never know or understand what this means.

So, we need to be careful not to ignore God’s promptings or simply blow it off, thinking that it won’t matter.

Remember; ambassadors are never in it for glory. They tend to do things that get little recognition, letting their king or their nation receive accolades instead.

Let us also be this kind of ambassador, for the King of kings and the Lord of lords, Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-3-23

Hebrews 2:18 (NKJV) 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.

Jesus was tempted in all areas. And He remained sinless.

Was it easy for Him?

No. It was exceedingly painful at times. But because He was tempted, He knows what temptation involves and what it feels like. And He can sympathize with us.

You see, if you don’t go through things yourself, you can’t really help others. If you don’t understand what they are dealing with, you can’t walk them through it.

Jesus understands.

Some of us today are being tempted repeatedly, to the point where we are about ready to just give in so it will stop.

But, remember that we have dwelling in us Him who helps us not to give in.

He is our rock, our strength. He is the giver of wisdom, and He will help us to discern and make right decisions.

His strength is made perfect in our weakness, we just need to walk in it.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

I say to whoever is struggling this moment with temptation, “you are not fighting it alone”.

You have Someone who will aid you and help you to overcome it. Cry out for His help. Don’t be ashamed.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-2-23

Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV) 12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

During our lifetimes as a follower of Christ, we will see and hear many people claiming to have a word for us from God.

We will hear teachings on many different topics, all supposedly based on God’s word.

We will have people tell us that God wants to bless us, or that He wants to anoint us for a specific task.

We will see groups of people, some of them exceptionally large, following teachers who tell them how good their lives can be.

Our walk with God will be a lengthy obstacle course full of things that we will need to discern and determine whether they are of God or not.

How do we do this?

How do we accurately discern these things and know who or what to believe as truth?

Simple.

Go back to the word of God.

The word of God is our measuring stick. It is the standard by which everything we see and hear is validated or proven to be false.

Sometimes the things we hear are plainly false. We know it the second we hear it.

Other things might not be quite so cut and dry.

Many falsehoods are skillfully wrapped in tidbits of truth but are really lies in a pretty package.

This is why it is critical for us to always go back to the word of God.

As we spend time studying, learning, researching, growing, and maturing, we will gain a more solid understanding of His word that will help us break through the confusion and peel back the layers of false teachings.

And this will make the truth glaringly obvious to us, allowing us to toss away the heresy that masquerades as the genuine article.

Always go back to the word of God!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-1-23

John 1:12-13 (NKJV) 12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

For those who have received Him and believe in the name of Jesus Christ, what did He do for them?

He gave them the right to become one of God’s children!

Outside of this, it is not possible to be God’s child.

He gives us that right when we put our faith in Him; it cannot happen or take place any other way.

As we become His child, we must understand that He has a purpose for us.

And because we are now His child, He will protect us, care for us, and guide us.

Yes, that’s right! He will lead us down the path He has for us. We will be led by the God of heaven and earth if we allow our spirit to listen and be led.

As we grow, our spirit will crave His wisdom and knowledge. It is up to us to feed our spirit by learning about what His word says to do and how to do it.

Our heart will feel His love. And His love living in us will cause us to want to give of ourselves by helping others.

Sometimes we will even feel the need to give out more than we have for ourselves. That’s not a bad thing. It is God moving in us. And when this happens, He will provide as we obey Him.

Think about the five loaves and two fish that Jesus used to feed 5,000 people (John 6:10-13).

The disciples didn’t have enough to start with, but as they took the step that Jesus told them to take, in obedience and faith, God supplied for everyone there. And there were even baskets full of leftovers!!

Being a child of God is a blessing. We have nothing to worry about. He has gone before us and knows well in advance what we need to do at times. He has us covered.

It doesn’t mean we won’t face hardships. It does mean, however, that if we do face a hardship, and we don’t give up on Him, He will help us every step of the way.

His children are everything to Him. Be serious about our walk and watch what He will do in our lives as we seek first His kingdom, not ours. Amen.

Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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