Blessed Life Fellowship

SHOULD CHRISTIANS GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS? : The Untouchables, pt. 5

Do politics and religion mix?  Should pastors and Christian leaders be talking about politics from the pulpit?  Does the Bible forbid Christians to get involved in politics?  These are questions being raised by some religious people and circles, and the Bible is indeed our guide, providing clear answers to these questions.  In this teaching a very clear comparison is made of the platforms of the two major political Parties in the U.S. and what they stand for compared to what the Bible has to say about some of these social issues.  Buckle your seat belts for this one.  It could rock your paradigm!  And pass on the information!  

ONE RACE -- Addressing the Two-Way Street of Racism from a Biblical Perspective: The Untouchables, pt. 4

If we are to properly and effectively deal with the problem of racism in our society, we have to recognize three things: First, racism is a two-way street; it's not just whites against blacks, but also blacks against whites.  Secondly, we need to understand that in God's Kingdom there is no such thing as race or nationality, because we are all children of God who are equal in His sight.  And thirdly, the problem originates from a heart full of pride and elitism.  If we can get those three truths in our hearts, we can go a long way toward effectively addressing racism.  In this teaching, Pastor Andy expounds upon the Biblical perspective on those three points, and in doing so also incorporates videos from two black leaders in the fight against racism, Larry Elder and former police officer Brandon Tatum.  This teaching is an "untouchable," because racism addressed the way this teaching addresses it is considered politically incorrect by a lot of people.  So prepare to get a slightly different perspective on this issue.  

GOD'S STRUCTURE FOR THE HOME: The Untouchables, pt.3

This teaching is an "untouchable" -- something that is not often taught in today's churches -- because it is potentially offensive to people who have been influenced by society's version of manhood and femininity.  But with a divorce rate of 13 every second in the U.S., perhaps we need to re-think some things and return to God's structure for the home.  Be prepared to be challenged to step up our game as men and women of God in the home and the church.  

THE "S" WORD: The Untouchables, pt. 2

God is the creator of sex, and as such He has a plan for sexuality that is good, healthy, and pleasing.  However, this topic has been missing from the platforms of many American churches in recent years.  Many people in the church have only vague ideas of what is good and holy when it comes to sex, and what is evil.  Our perverse society seems to dictate the ideas about sex now rather than the Word of God even among many churchgoers.  And the terrible damage that has come out of the lack of Biblical training on this topic is evident in the soaring divorce rate in America, the epidemics of sexually transmitted diseases and pornography addiction, the escalating suicide rate among certain groups of people, and the rampant sexual sin even in the church.  God's commands regarding sex and marriage are not ambiguous; they are very clear.  And after this teaching you will be clear on it, too.  But it's not bad news; it's GOOD news!  If you do things God's way, you will avoid the landmines that so often do such terrible damage in people's lives, and instead walk in God's blessing and favor!  

THE UNTOUCHABLES: Things You're not Supposed to Talk about in Church. Part 1, Abortion

The ancient practice of child sacrifice to the pagan god, Molek, is still alive and well today, just in a different form.  The practice of abortion has claimed the lives of 60 million children since 1973, and this teaching focuses what the Word of God says about this.  In doing so, we get a fresh perspective on a fundamental principle of life in Christ found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Galatians 2:20 and other passages, which is that our lives are not our own anymore, and our thinking and behavior must be conformed to what He says if we want to have fruitful and joy-filled lives.  

Christ Our Passover

This Resurrection Day message is not the typical one you might hear taught at Easter, because it is based on an Old Testament passage in Exodus that actually points prophetically to what would be fulfilled 2,000 years later in Jesus.  This teaching is a very clear presentation of the Gospel message, establishing Jesus as the fulfillment of Passover and the only way to be reconciled to God through the shedding of His blood.  

Walking in the Spirit, pt. 2

Walking in the Spirit is not as complicated as some people make it out to be.  The Christian life, while indeed impossible if lived according to one's own strength, is nevertheless quite simple according to Jesus.  This teaching elaborates on two simple aspects of walking in the Spirit that everyone can do, and, in fact, should be pursuing every day in order to experience a victorious Christian life.  

Walking in the Spirit

What does walking in the Spirit really mean in the real world?  Is it an other-world experience where your feet never touch the ground?  Well, it can be that sometimes...but most of the times it's not.  Walking in the Spirit is very practical, very doable by every believer, and very necessary for a victorious Christian life.  Learn in this teaching what walking in the Spirit is and what it looks like so you can go from victory to victory!  

THE BALM OF GILEAD, by Pam Hull

In one of the more inspiring messages you may hear in a while, BLF member and elder, Pam Hull, uses examples from her own life how God doesn't always calm the storms around us, but He will walk with us through those storms and provide comfort even in the midst of pain until we come out on the other side, experiencing the healing in His wings.  You will be both inspired and challenged in your faith as Pam shows from the Scriptures how God uses what the enemy meant for evil to turn us into oaks of righteousness!  Get ready to be blessed!  (Side Note: Pam's full testimony is in in her book, Out of the Stink Ditch, and available upon request by contacting the church at www.BlessedLifeFellowship.org.) 

TRANSFORMED BY THE SPIRIT: Brent Denney

As a follow up to Brent's first teaching, Governed by the Spirit, this teaching focuses on the results of being governed by the spirit and the transformational outcome of living a life in total reliance on the Holy Spirit.