Blessed Life Fellowship

MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SPIRIT: DO NOT BE UNINFORMED

God has instructed His people in 1 Corinthians 12:1 to not be uninformed about spiritual gifts. Obviously, then, this is an important topic, although much of the Western Church doesn't seem to think so based on how little pulpit time this subject is given.  Some people even claim that the Spiritual Gifts passed away with the first century apostles.   But did they?  Learn in this teaching why those operating in the Gifts are dominating the explosive growth of Christianity globally, what the Gifts are, and how they operate.  Buckle up!  

DUAL CITIZENS: CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF GOD'S GRACE

For the Christian, there may be a healthy tension between loving our nation and keeping our highest allegiance to the Kingdom of God.  But we can actually love our nation and be involved in its welfare under the context of loving God's Kingdom and being involved in advancing it in the earth.  Thus, celebrating 250 years of God's grace on the United States of America does not distract from our allegiance to God's Kingdom.  There are many lessons to learn about the Bible's instructions for us to become "dual citizens," or in other words,  loving the nation of your birth while  understanding that we are called to be ambassadors of a better, heavenly country.  

THE LIVING TEMPLE: HONORING GOD IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT, by Alta Skelton, NP

Alta Skelton, nurse practitioner and founder of the Fully Armored Functional Health clinic in Carmel, Indiana, addresses the BLF congregation in this teaching about our responsibility before God to manage well the temples (bodies) He has given us, the spiritual implications of that responsibility, and some practical tips and science about how to do that.  This is great information for those who want to walk in divine health.  It's about FAITH IN ACTION!  

THE 4 FOUNDATIONAL ATTITUDES OF GODLY INFLUENCE: Becoming a Person of. Influence, part 4

There are at least four major attitudes that we must master to become people of greater godly influence.  And mastering these attitudes will make the practices of godly influence that we have discussed in previous teachings in this series have even greater impact.  

MASTERING SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: Becoming a Person of Godly Influence, part. 3

Situational awareness simply means to be more aware of one's surroundings and is a term commonly pertaining to police officers, security guards, and driving.  But situational awareness is also very much applicable to social situations and interpersonal relationships.  Learn in this teaching what the Bible teaches about situational awareness and why it's so important to master in order to improve as a person of godly influence.  

INFLUENCER'S STEW -- THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES Of SKILLFUL COMMUNICATION: Becoming a Person of Influence, part 2

Did you know you can master the art of skillful communication to such a degree that you can even disagree without being disagreeable?  Mastering these Biblical principles will help you to more readily win people over to your way of thinking, or at the very least avoid making enemies when you disagree.  Learn in this teaching the significance of letting your speech be "seasoned with salt," and how to master the art of influence.  

BECOMING A PERSON OF GODLY INFLUENCE: Mastering the Biblical Principles of Being Salt and Light

Many people would like to have more influence in the lives of others.  And if we take Jesus' words in Matthew 5 at face value, we have to acknowledge that God wants us to be people of greater influence.  However, there are biblical principles to master to help get us there.  This teaching provides the first three of many key practices in helping you to become a person of greater influence.  

A LIFE WELL LIVED: Lessons We Can Learn from the Life of Bill Compton

Our late brother Bill Compton, who was a vital part of our church, graduated to Heaven recently.  This teaching is not only a tribute to his memory, but also a lesson taken from the many godly attributes that Bill practiced in learning to live life well.  This teaching pays honor to a great man of God, but will also inspire you to be a better person that you've ever been and to learn to enjoy life to the full even in the midst of challenging circumstances.  

THE POWER OF PRAISE: Re-Discovering the Heart of Worship, pt. 4

In this final teaching of the series, Pastor Andy discusses the powerful results of praise.  In doing so, two deadly opposite attitudes that go unnoticed by a lot of God's people are also identified to help us live lives that are truly devoted to worshipping God in spirit and truth.  

THE PURPOSE OF PRAISE: Re-Discovering the Heart of Worship, part 3

Did you know that praise and worship isn't just a warm-up for the preaching at church?  Rather, God has a very strategic initiative in mind for His people when He commands us to praise Him.  Get ready to see a side of worship that you may have never been taught or considered.