12 Principles About Using the Name of Jesus
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers on this feed and in my life. "Blessed are you among women..." Psalm 107: 1- O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Thank you Lord. If I speak with the eloquence of men and of angels, but have no love, I become no more than blaring brass or crashing cymbal. If I have the gift of foretelling the future and hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but the very secrets of God, and if I also have that absolute faith which can move mountains, but have no love, I amount to nothing at all. If I dispose of all...
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What is Truth? thoughts on memes, worldviews and how we talk these days.
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
2 Thessalonians 2:11-12: "And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness." The verse from 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 addresses the concept of rejecting truth and embracing lies, which has profound relevance in modern life. In today's world, we're often inundated with information, some of which may be misleading or false. This passage serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of choosing convenience, comfort, or personal biases over...
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Beloved, 1 John 4:7
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God...
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He is Risen. Happy Easter. #20
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Matthew 27:32-56 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him...
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Trust God (ep. 19)
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Trusting God involves placing faith and reliance in God's character, promises, and wisdom, even when circumstances are difficult or unclear. It's about choosing to believe that God is good, loving, and ultimately has a plan for your life, even when you don't understand. Psalm 105: 4 Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore. New King James Version psalm 31: 14 But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” 15 My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, And from those who persecute me.
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Hoping Rather Than Having Faith - Episode 18
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
In a Biblical context, hope is a confident expectation and desire for future good, rooted in faith in God's promises and His redemptive acts, rather than a mere wish for something good to happen. Faith is a strong belief or trust in God, often without complete proof or evidence. Doubt will hinder your prayers. Beware of wishful thinking. Kenn Youtube @revkennblanchard
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Meditate on His Word for Salvation
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. Matthew 13:19
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From Healing to Wholeness: Moving Forward in Faith - Luke 17:11 -19 (episode 16)
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Luke 17:11-19 King James Version 11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,...
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The Irritant in Your Life - episode 15
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Corinthians 12:7-12 King James Version 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in...
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You will have Tribulation - John 16:33
Faith Journey | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
New King James Version John 16 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you []will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
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What Are You Fishing For?
What motivates you to do what you do?
I love to fish. If I fish in freshwater, I take a smaller rod and lighter line. I use artificial bait that looks like a bug or edible thing to a fish that might find its way by accident into the water.
In saltwater, I have to go heavier. Anything is possible but I am not capable of anything so I have to moderate.
We are all fishing for something.
Earthly accolades, wealth, something of value, women, men, forgiveness, acceptance, to belong, for love,
- Men pleasers- Ephesians 6:6 Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
- Gold/wealth- Matthew 23:17 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
- Treasures-Proverbs 10:2 - Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
- Lust of the flesh- Galatians 5:16 - This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
What’s in your tackle box?
If all you are catching is hell? You might want to change your bait. You might want to change your tackle. You might want to mend your nets.
Simon Peter, and Andrew had already joined him, now he was asking the sons of Zebadee.
Matthew 4:21 Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them.
James and John, quit fishing for the wrong thing. So what are you fishing for?
Nets were used back in this time for everything.
I am fishing for the people with a mind for God. I am fishing for the hurt and the lost people of God. I am fishing for the one. The mini, not the mega. I am not fishing for attention, recognition, accolades, or compliments.
I am fishing to bring families back together. To bring wives back to their husbands, husbands back to Christ. I am fishing to bring parents back to parenting.
I am fishing to let young men, be men. I am fishing to make old men wiser, revered and loved again. I am fishing to put you back in right order with God.
And I will do it by hook or by crook. Fishing hook or shepherds crook.
Only you can bring back your crazy kids. Pastor can’t do it. if you kids have strayed, its your fault, own up to it, and minister there first.
Oops, just lost some folks. You were with me until I went there.
Deuteronomy 32:46
And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.
Ephesians 6:4
And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord
So what are you fishing for?
(4 points) Fishing requires patience. It requires the right equipment. It requires commitment. It requires knowledge.
- Patience (Rom 5:4) And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation
- Equipment -That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim 3:17)
Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:12
- Commitment Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
- Knowledge A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. (Proverbs 14:6)
Wisdom and knowledge are granted unto you; and I will give you riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before you, neither shall there any after you have the like. 2 Chron 1:12
Mark 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
What’s in your tackle box?
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God…” Ephesians 4:11-13
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