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Spanish Lección 1 Nagación | Victor Orchard CR 01/18/2026

Denial - Lesson 1 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 01/11/2026

Denial - Lesson 1 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR Denial Principle 1: Realize I’m not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. “Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor.” (Matthew 5:3) Step 1: We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable. “I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” (Romans 7:18) What is Denial? Denial is a false system of beliefs not based on reality. It is a self‑protecting behavior that keeps us from honestly facing the truth. Denial promises safety, but it actually keeps us stuck. 1. Past Failures Can Trip Me Up “Let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us.” — Hebrews 12:1 (TLB) Principle: I cannot run God’s race while carrying yesterday’s baggage. God has a unique race for each of us—a plan for good, not a life dominated by addictions, dependencies, or obsessions. But past failures often cling to us like weights on a runner’s ankles. Illustration: Imagine trying to run a marathon wearing a backpack filled with bricks labeled guilt, resentment, shame, and regret. You might start the race, but eventually those weights will slow you down, trip you up, or stop you altogether. Application: Some of us are stuck in bitterness over what others have done to us. We replay the hurt and refuse to forgive. Others are bound by guilt for the ways we have hurt people. Holding on to the hurt doesn’t punish the offender—it imprisons us. God gives us willingness to forgive. Forgiveness is a process, and through it God brings freedom. You may believe: “No one could love the real me.” “What I’ve done is unforgivable.” That is denial speaking. God already knows everything about you—and Jesus still went to the cross. Many people around you have faced similar failures and now live in freedom. They are here to support you. “Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.” — Philippians 3:13 (TLB) “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” — Isaiah 43:18 Bottom line: If we want freedom from guilt, grudges, grief, and shame, we must release the past—through forgiveness or amends—and move forward. 2. Fear of the Future Can Freeze Me “The Lord is my Helper, and I am not afraid of anything that mere man can do to me.” — Hebrews 13:6 (TLB) Principle: Fear keeps me frozen, but faith moves me forward. Fear often disguises itself as caution or control, but its real effect is paralysis. Illustration: Like headlights on a dark road, fear can cause us to freeze in place instead of steering forward. We may stop moving altogether because we are afraid of what might happen next. Common Recovery Fears: Losing my identity Losing control “What if recovery doesn’t work?” “Who will I be without my substance or behavior?” “What if people get angry when I stop enabling?” “What relationships or habits will I have to give up?” Re‑opening old wounds Believing I deserve pain God does not want us frozen in unhealthy patterns. He wants us healed. “Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear.” — 1 John 4:18 (NCV) You are not here by accident. Recovery works. If it worked for others, it can work for you. 3. The Mask of Denial Can Hold Me Back Principle: I cannot heal what I refuse to admit. Denial often wears a mask. It tells us: “I don’t really belong here.” “My hurt, habit, or hang‑up isn’t that bad.” “I can fix this myself.” That mask feels safe—but it keeps us sick. Illustration: Denial is like covering a broken bone with a long sleeve and saying, “It’s fine.” The arm may look okay on the outside, but without treatment, it will never heal correctly. Denial walks hand‑in‑hand with guilt and shame. Do These Sound Familiar? “If we don’t talk about it, it will go away.” “Talking only makes it worse.” “It’s not really that bad.” “Other people are worse than me.” “I only do this because you make me angry.” “I deserve this.” That’s denial. “You can’t heal a wound by saying it’s not there!” — Jeremiah 6:14 (TLB) Final Truth Before we can take the first step of recovery, we must face and admit our denial. Freedom begins when we stop pretending and start telling the truth—first to God, then to ourselves, and then to others. Admit it. Face it. Release it. Move forward. Effects of Denial — DENIAL Acrostic (with Principles) D — Denial DISABLES our feelings Hiding our feelings and living in denial freezes our emotions and binds us. Freedom begins when we allow ourselves to honestly feel what is going on inside. Feelings are not good or bad—they are signals. I can feel the feeling without having to escape it or numb it. Personal test: “I’m free to feel this, and I don’t need to use __________.” Denial promises relief but delivers bondage. “They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of destructive habits—for a person is a slave of anything that has conquered him.” — 2 Peter 2:19 (GNB) Principle: What I refuse to feel, I will eventually numb. E — Denial causes ENERGY loss One of the greatest side effects of denial is anxiety. Anxiety wastes enormous amounts of emotional, mental, and spiritual energy. We lose energy by: · Managing secrets · Replaying past hurts · Living in fear of being found out Change can only happen in the present. When we live trapped in the past or terrified of the future, we miss what God wants to do today. “He frees the prisoners and lifts the burdens from those bent down beneath their loads.” — Psalm 146:7 (TLB) Letting go of the burden of hiding—or trying to prove myself—opens the door to God’s freedom to love myself and others in healthier ways. Principle: Hiding the truth drains the strength God wants to restore. N — Denial NEGATES growth We are only as sick as our secrets. Growth requires honesty, and denial blocks honesty. God never wastes a hurt. God never wastes darkness. But He cannot heal what we refuse to bring into the light. “They cried to the Lord in their troubles, and he rescued them! He led them from the darkness and shadow of death and snapped their chains.” — Psalm 107:13–14 (TLB) Denial keeps us stuck. Truth allows God to transform our pain into purpose. Principle: Secrets keep me sick, but truth sets me free. I — Denial ISOLATES us from God After Adam and Eve sinned, their secret separated them from God. They hid because they felt naked and ashamed. “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked.” — Genesis 3:7 God is light. Denial keeps us in darkness. “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all… If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus… purifies us from all sin.” — 1 John 1:5–7 Denial does not protect our relationship with God—it weakens it. Principle: Shame hides from God, but grace invites us closer. A — Denial ALIENATES us from others Denial damages relationships by: · Keeping us from helping ourselves or those we love · Making us judgmental toward others with similar struggles · Preventing us from being honest and vulnerable To protect our secrets, we isolate ourselves. We reduce the risk of exposure—but at a terrible cost: the loss of meaningful connection. “Stop lying to each other; tell the truth, for we are parts of each other, and when we lie to each other we are hurting ourselves.” — Ephesians 4:25 (TLB) It is always better to tell the ugly truth than to live a beautiful lie. Principle: I cannot be fully known or fully loved while I am hiding. L — Denial LENGTHENS the pain We often believe denial protects us from pain. In reality, denial allows pain to grow, fester, and turn into shame and guilt. Denial doesn’t reduce pain—it multiplies it. Truth may hurt at first, like surgery, but it heals. “I will give you back your health again and heal your wounds.” — Jeremiah 30:17 (TLB) Principle: What I delay dealing with, I extend. Wrap-Up Walking out of denial is one of the hardest things you will ever do. Because denial feels safe. The mask feels protective. Hiding feels like survival. Everything inside of you whispers, “Don’t do it. Don’t tell. Don’t open that door. It’s not safe.” But hear this clearly tonight: It is safe here. You are not surrounded by judges. You are surrounded by people who once hid just like you do now. People who were afraid just like you are afraid. People who discovered that the truth didn’t destroy them—it saved them. Denial says, “If they really knew me, they would leave.” Jesus says, “I already know you—and I stayed.” He saw your worst day before you ever lived it. He carried your shame to the cross before you ever felt it. And He didn’t come to expose you—He came to heal you. Tonight, you don’t have to fix anything. You don’t have to explain everything. You don’t have to clean yourself up first. You just have to stop pretending. Because freedom doesn’t begin when the pain is gone. Freedom begins the moment you stop hiding it. Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Not shame you. Not crush you. Not reject you. Free you. So tonight, take off the mask. Step out of the shadows. Let the light in. This is not the end of your story. This is the beginning of healing. This is the first step toward freedom. And you are not walking it alone. /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/39687095

Healing Power During the Holiday - Lesson OPEN | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 12/28/2025

Healing Power During the Holiday - Lesson OPEN | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR Healing Power During the Holidays Merry Christmas, Forever Family (Luke 2:7-14) 1) Tonight let us consider that the first Christmas began in a place that none of us would have chosen 2) Christmas tells something very powerful about recovery in five ways: a) First, God Meets Us Right Where We Are. (Luke 2:7) i) Jesus wasn’t born in a palace. He was born in the mess. And He still comes into our mess today. ii) Step 1 – “We admitted we were powerless…” Before Jesus can heal us, we must admit we need Him. iii) Whether you’re battling hurts, habits, or hang-ups…whether this is a season feels joyful or painfully heavy…God is not waiting for you to clean up first. He comes to you. iv) Just like Jesus came to a manger, He comes into our brokenness. b) Second, Light Shines in Darkness. i) Whatever darkness you’re fighting – addiction, fear, shame, loneliness, anger – His light is stronger. (1 John 1:5-7) ii) Step 2 – “We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” iii) Christmas celebrates that the Light has come – the restoring, rescuing power of Jesus. c) Third, Jesus Came to Bring Peace, Not Pressure. i) Progress, not perfection. Peace, not performance. ii) In Recovery, we learn that peace is not the absence of problems. It’s the presence of Christ in the middle of them. (Luke 2:8-14) iii) Step 3 – “We made a decision to turn our lives and wills over to God.” iv) Christmas invites us to trust the Prince of Peace with our life and will. d) Fourth, You’re Not Alone. i) The shepherds, the wise men, Mary and Joseph – God surrounded the story of Jesus with people. And…He still does that today. ii) Celebrate Recovery is part of the miracle of Christmas: God giving us community, fellowship, accountability, and your forever family who will walk with us, not judge us. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) iii) Step 4 – “We take a fearless moral inventory.” iv) Step 5 – “We admit our wrongs to God and another person.” v) Step 6 – “We become ready for God to remove our character defects.” vi) These steps are impossible alone – and God never meant for us to do them alone. vii) Christmas reminds us: God gives us a community for healing. e) Fifth, Christmas Is About New Beginnings. i) The birth of Jesus marked a new beginning for the world – and it can mark a new beginning for us too. (Titus 3:5-6; Isaiah 43:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17) ii) Steps 7-12 (1 Step 7 – “Humbly ask God to remove our shortcomings.” (2 Step 8-9 – “Make amends where possible.” (3 Step 10 – “Continue to take personal inventory.” (4 Step 11 – “Seek God daily though Bible study, prayer, and meditation.” (5 Step 12 – “Carry the message to other that still suffer.” iii) Recovery moves in the rhytm of one day at a time, and every dawn reminds us that new beginnings are the signature of God’s grace. He is always writing new chapters, even when we can only see the page we’re on. iv) Christmas reminds us that God is still writing new chapters. /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/39545140

Ministry Opportunities - Lesson 26 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 12/14/2025

Ministry Opportunities - Lesson 26 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR Lesson 26 – Ministry Opportunities (Mark 10:42-45) Principle 8: Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my example and by my words. "Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires!” Matthew 5:10 (TEV) Step 12: Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and practice these principles in all our affairs. “Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 (NIV) MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES We are a membership church, and therefore in order to be in a position of authority, high responsibility, or leadership, you must be a member. But all other positions are available to anyone. Please see the Ministry Leader for further information. Spanish CR: Spanish CR has all the same elements that are part of the English CR and you can be a part of everything from greeting to production to the leading small groups. Assimilation: Assimilation is the way we help people feel connected to CR. You can be part of the assimilation table, dinner tickets, front door greeter, sanctuary door greeter handing out bulletins, and you can help with the offering (background check for offering position). Greeters: Greet People - Come early and be the smiling face that welcomes newcomers. This is a front-line ministry! Ushers: Seat People – Be in the sanctuary 20 minutes before service and help people find a seat and serve the folks as the needs arise. Bulletin Stuffers: Meet at the Assimilation Table at 6:30pm, and get to know other Celebrate Recovery participants while stuff the bulletins. Program: Each Friday night we need people to help reading the 8 principles/12 steps, announcements, each month we give out the metal chips for anniversaries, lead small group, and Co-lead small group. Prayer Ministry: Join in to pray for the speakers and Leaders, participants, and all of the meetings. Or join the weekly team and pray for the prayer requests turned in each meeting via an email prayer chain. Kitchen Team / Barbecue / Cookout Team: Feed People - Come and barbeque or serve pizza/meal while you get to know people. It’s a great first step in service and fellowship. (Pizza/Meal season—November through April. Barbecue season—April through October.) Levites: Serve People with set up or tear down teams, serve every week or every other week. Worship Team: Several opportunities – see Wendy for details. Audio / Visual: Visual: Run ProPresenter during Large Group or Newcomers 101, or to help develop various slides for presentations for special trainings, workshops, etc. Audio/Lighting: Work with the worship/production teams. Celebration Place - Children’s Ministry: Serve in our children’s ministry and be part of the families “Jesus Adventure.” This requires a membership and background check. The Landing: Share your experience, strength and hope with students as they work through the Landing material. CR Inside (Prison Ministry): Take CR into the prisons with the opportunity to regularly bless the folks that are incarcerated. Missions: Support the local recovery homes, take food to the local pantries, support the local crisis pregnancy facilities, etc. Vintage Written Testimony/Open Heart Testimonies: First, talk to our Ministry Leader and let him/her know you are interested and being part of our VWT/OHT. Also, turn your testimony in and be available to share it with other CR’s in our area. Here’s How to Sign Up Prayerfully ask God to guide you in selecting the area where you will serve. Then, you can fill out a Welcome Card and or get a Volunteer Application and turn it into our Ministry Leader. It’s as simple as that! A Celebrate Recovery Leader will contact you and give you the steps to take to begin serving. We want to thank you for taking another step in your recovery by serving others. With your help, we will be able to reach more people in our families and communities who are struggling with hurts, hang-ups, and habits. /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/39399095

When Life Turns Upside Down | Nick Mari Orchard CR 12/07/2025

7 Reason's We Get Stuck - Lesson 25 | Danny Orchard CR 12/07/2025

Thanksgiving- Lesson OPEN | Victor Orchard CR 11/30/2025

Spanish Lección 24 Sí | Victor Orchard CR 11/16/2025

Yes - Lesson | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 11/16/2025

Give - Lesson 23 | Danny Orchard CR 11/09/2025

Halloween - Departure to the Occult | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 11/02/2025

Halloween - Departure to the Occult | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR The Unseen Realm Halloween – Departure to the Occult 1 Corinthians 10:18-29 & Deuteronomy 18:9-11 The “occult” comes from the Latin word for “hidden/secret” things. The term is used to describe practices such as astrology, numerology, witchcraft, crystal gazing, necromancy (communication with the dead), magic, and palm reading…all, according to the Bible are forbidden to man and cursed by God. Why do you think that people are drawn to these practices instead of seeking God’s guidance? Halloween Halloween is an invitation to the occult and must be recognized as a seriously risky practice by unbelievers and believers alike. Why do people enjoy dark themes associated with Halloween? You Christians are just overreacting…aren’t you? You must be careful with your entertainments. There is only one true God (Isa 44:6, 8; 46:9). Therefore, only one worldview. All false religion and idolatry is by definition involvement with demon worship…whether the participant recognizes it or not. Why might people be unaware that they are actually participating in demonic worship? Modern Halloween Traditions In early American history, Halloween was not widely practiced until the 20th century, when it was introduced by the Irish Catholic settlements. Gradually, Halloween became a secular observance, and many customs and practices developed. The carved pumpkin may have originated with the witches' use of a skull with a candle inside to light the way to coven meetings. · The Wearing Of Masks - "The purpose of wearing a mask in most primitive religious traditions is to make a spiritual connection with the deity or the Nature Spirit represented by the mask. ... According to Scripture, how should believers respond to practices that seek to connect with spirits or deities other than God? · "Trick-Or-Treating" - "Trick-or-treating originated in Ireland when on the eve of Samhain, people would go house to house looking for food contributions to Muck Olla. How can Christians use the Halloween event to show kindness and share God’s love? This is about stumbling a brother regarding what another person was eating or drinking. Even if you personally have the liberty to do something, you do not have the liberty to stumble a brother in the Lord. Paul is talking about a brother that is sincerely stumbled by your behavior, not catering to the whims of someone’s legalism. For whatever is not from faith is sin: This is the guiding principle that guides all gray areas – if we can’t do it in faith (you’re troubled by it), then it is sin. There are only two worldviews. God’s view or our own contrivances. What you believe determines how you behave. So…what do you believe? You must be careful with your entertainments. /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/38878105

Gratitude - Lesson 22 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 10/26/2025

Gratitude - Lesson 22 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR Lesson 22 – Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 …Choose to be grateful Principle 7: Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer in order to know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will. “Happy are the merciful. Happy are the peacemakers.” Matthew 5:7a and 5:9 Step 11: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and power to carry that out. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly . . .” Colossians 3:16a (NIV) This week’s acrostic is RELAPSE: The first letter in relapse stands for Principle 7 itself: Be thankful to GOD. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NIV) It’s not just about asking; it’s about doing so “with thanksgiving.” Gratitude shifts our focus from what is missing to what God has already done. Replace anxiety with prayer and gratitude. Be thankful for OTHERS “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body: and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…” (Colossians 3:15–16a NKJV) When Paul writes “let peace of God rule,” he’s calling us believers to allow God’s peace to govern our emotions, decisions, and relationships. A heart ruled by peace naturally is thankful. Be thankful for YOUR RECOVERY As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. (Hebrews 12:1 GNB) Recovery…is a process that requires perseverance and gratitude. This verse reminds us that we are not alone: a “large crossed of witness” have gone before us and encourage us to keep going (Metal Round). Gratitude helps us focus on how far we have come rather than how far we have yet to go. Be thankful for YOUR CHURCH Enter the Temple gates with thanksgiving. (Psalm 100:4a GNB) Remember maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” during the holidays is the best prevention against relapse. Your church is more than a building…it is a spiritual home – for the homeless; it is a place of encouragement – for the discouraged; it is a place of accountability – for the irresponsible; it is a place of love – for the unloved. Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6–7 NCV) Church a “forever family” where you worship, learn, connect, and find peace through a grateful heart. 1. (Luke 17:11-14) Ten Lepers healed. 1. [11-14] Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. a. As He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers: It was a common sight to see lepers gathered together, since they were outcast from the rest of society. Isolated and rejected, they found companionship only among others who shared their condition and experience. i. Who stood afar off: By law and by custom the lepers could not come near the “clean” people, for the fear of infecting them. They would have to shout unclean as they moved through crowed areas, “unclean…unclean!” ii. Isolation doesn’t mean invisibility – Even when others reject you, God sees you and cares for you. b. And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”: These were a mixed group of Jews and Samaritans (natural enemies), but they came to Jesus for relief. Their misery bonded them, and nationalities and prejudices vanished because they came together in prayed to the One that could heal them. i. Shared pain or need can bring unlikely people together. c. Go, show yourselves to the priests: Here is their test of faith. Jesus asks them to go to the priests while they are still lepers. Putting on the new man even when they felt and looked like the old man. Ephesians 4:17-24 (NKJV), “With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” i. Faith steps come from obedience to the Master, not just from hoping or wishing. d. And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed: God blesses the faith of the lepers that stepped out in their faith, even though they may have felt like the old man. 2. (Luke 17:15-19) Just one of the lepers returned to show gratitude. [15-19] And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.” a. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God: All ten of the lepers followed Jesus’ instruction to do the Scriptural mandate, demonstrating their obedience. But, only one returned to express deep heartfelt gratitude to Jesus. It was the Samaritan, the social and religious outcast. i. Doing what is commanded does not automatically mean that our hearts are grateful. b. Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Jesus was amazed that only one of the ten lepers returned to give thanks. This teaches us that God not only provides blessings, but also is attentive to our response – He notices whether we are grateful. i. Gratefulness is a form of worship that please God. ii. We can always find reason for gratitude before God. Matthew Henry, the famous Bible commentator, was robbed of his wallet once. He wrote in his diary that night all the things he was thankful about: 1. First, that he had never been robbed before. 2. Second, that though they took his wallet, they did not take his life. 3. Third, because even though they took it all, it wasn’t very much. 4. Finally, because he was the one who was robbed and not the one who did the robbing. c. Your faith has made you well: Jesus is speaking of the heart healing that the man received for is “attitude of gratitude.” The point is that outward restoration is incomplete without an inward change. i. Gratitude opens the door to spiritual growth. /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/38782050

Relapse - Lesson 21 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 10/12/2025

Relapse - Lesson 21 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR RELAPSE Principle 7: Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer in order to know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will. Step 11: We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and power to carry that out. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly . . . Colossians 3:16a (NIV) Reserve a daily “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” (Mark 14:38 NIV) E Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, . . . Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of good. Love each other . . . Be patient in trouble, . . . Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through. (Romans 12:3b–17 LB) Listen to But test everything that is said to be sure it is true, and if it is, then accept it. (1 Thessalonians 5:21 LB) A and quiet time Be still and know that I am God . . . (Psalm 46:10a NIV) Plug into God’s power through Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. (Philippians 4:6 LB) Slow down long enough to “Listen to me. Keep silence and I will teach you wisdom!” (Job 33:33b LB) Enjoy your Be joyful always, pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 GNB) /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/38552655

Daily Inventory - Lesson 20 | Danny Orchard CR 10/05/2025

Crossroads - Lesson 19 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 09/28/2025

Spanish Lección 19 Encrucijada | Victor Orchard CR 09/28/2025

Grace - Lesson 18 | Danny Orchard CR 09/07/2025

Spanish Lección 18 Gracia | Jorge Orchard CR 09/07/2025

Your Diagnosis is not Your Idol | Ashlee F Orchard CR 08/31/2025

Spanish Lección 17 Perdón | Jesse Orchard CR 08/24/2025

Forgiveness - Lesson 17 | Casey Orchard CR 08/24/2025

Amends - Lesson 16 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 08/10/2025

Amends - Lesson 16 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR Lesson 16 – Amends Romans 12:1-21 …Foundational Christian Living Principle 6: Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I ‘ve done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others. Step 8: We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. (Luke 6:31) A Admit the Hurt and the Harm- (Luke 6:37 “Do not judge others, and God will not judge you; do not condemn others, and God will not condemn you; forgive others, and God will forgive you.” (Luke 6:37 GNB)) You need to once again face the hurts, resentments, and wrongs others have caused you, or wrongs you have caused others. Holding on to resentment leads to relapse. M Make a List – (Luke 6:31 “Treat others as you want them to treat you.”) In your Inventory in column 1 and 4. E Encourage One Another – (Hebrews 10:24 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”) With the help of your Accountability Partner and your Sponsor, you will receive encouragement and motivation. N Not for Them – (Luke 6:35 “Love your enemies and do good to them; lend and expect nothing back.”) You need to approach those to whom you are offering your forgiveness or amends humbly, sincerely, and willingly. Don’t expect anything back. D Do it at the Right Time – (Philippians 2:4 “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”) This step not only requires courage, good judgment, and willingness, but, a careful sense of timing. Pray, pray and pray. S Start Living the Promises of Recovery – (Romans 12:18 “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”) If we work this step to the best of our ability, we will know a new freedom and happiness, with no regrets. AMENDS LIST I OWE AMENDS TO: I NEED TO FORGIVE: 1) __________________ 1) __________________ 2) __________________ 2) __________________ 3) __________________ 3) __________________ 4) __________________ 4) __________________ 5) __________________ 5) __________________ 6) __________________ 6) __________________ 7) __________________ 7) __________________ 8) __________________ 8) __________________ 9) __________________ 9) __________________ 10) _________________ 10) _________________ /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/37747275

The Fight Inside Your Thinking Part 2 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR 08/03/2025

The Fight Inside Your Thinking Part 2 | Pastor Jeno Orchard CR The Fight Inside Your Thinking Part 2 Principle 2: Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover. “Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (TEV) Step 2: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 (NIV) 4. Don’t just think – do, and don’t just do – think. a. We need both in our lives. I compare “think – do, do – think” living to Applied Learning. Applied Learning is the hands-on, experiential approach to education that emphasizes learning by doing. We can memorize facts, and study the Bible, but without applying thinking to real-world problems and scenarios then we have missed the point. b. There are five levels to “think – do, do – think.” (1) What you know; (2) how you see things; (3) what you believe; (4) who you are; and (5) what you can do. i. We must love knowledge and we must teach others to love knowledge. 5. Be ye doers of the Word. a. You only believe the parts of the Bible that you do. We all need to go and do those things that the Spirit of God has convicted us to do. i. What you believe determines how you behave - faith moves, it doesn't just listen. 6. Trust God to expand your thinking. a. Everything in life begins with a dream. Someone has to imagine something before it can become reality. Become a great Godly dreamer and help your purpose come to life for the glory of God. i. God plants our dreams and fatih brings them to life. Here is an acrostic for THINK: b. T – Test every thought. c. H – Helmet your head. d. I – Imagine great thoughts. e. N – Nourish a godly mind. f. K – Keep on learning. /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/37650525

Spanish Lección OPEN Redimidos con Propósito | Victor Orchard CR 08/03/2025

Spanish Lección OPEN Redimidos con Propósito | Victor Orchard CR Redimidos con Propósito: La Promesa de Dios y Nuestra Respuesta Dudamos porque no creemos lo que el Señor ha prometido. A lo largo de las Escrituras, el Señor ha hecho promesas a su pueblo... y Él sigue haciéndonos promesas hoy. Pero a veces, debido a la espera, tendemos a no creer, a tener dudas o incluso a cuestionar nuestra fe... Hoy nos vamos a sumergir en el Antiguo Testamento... Vamos a leer Éxodo 6:6-8. Para quienes trajeron sus Biblias, por favor busquen: Éxodo 6:6-8 (NVI) 6 “Por tanto, diles a los israelitas: ‘Yo soy el SEÑOR. Yo los libraré del yugo que les han impuesto los egipcios. Los liberar é de su esclavitud, los redimiré con brazo poderoso y con grandes actos de juicio. 7 Los tomaré como mi pueblo y seré su Dios. Así sabrán que yo soy el SEÑOR su Dios, que los libró del yugo de los egipcios. 8 Y los llevaré a la tierra que juré dar a Abraham, Isaac y Jacob. Se la daré a ustedes como herencia. ¡Yo soy el SEÑOR!’” Eso es como cuando tus padres te dicen algo, y tú preguntas: —“¿Por qué tengo que hacer eso?” —“Porque te lo digo yo.” —“¿Y por qué tengo que hacer lo que tú me dices?” —“Porque soy tu padre.” Dios dice: “Yo soy el Señor.” Lo dice al principio y al final. Y en medio de ese pasaje hace siete promesas. Un número muy importante en la Escritura, que representa completitud, perfección y cumplimiento divino. Mira estas promesas: 1. “Los sacaré de la carga de los egipcios.” La preocupación de ellos era: “Tú hablaste con el faraón, y nuestra carga se volvió más pesada.” Dios responde: “Yo soy Dios. Yo los sacaré de esa carga.” 2. “Los liberar é de su esclavitud.” 3. “Los redimiré con brazo extendido y con grandes juicios.” (Estas tres son promesas distintas: Sacar = libertad de la esclavitud Liberar = rescate de la opresión Redimir = acción personal de Dios para salvar, como un familiar que paga por un pariente esclavo.) 4. “Los tomaré como mi pueblo.” 5. “Seré su Dios, y sabrán que yo soy el SEÑOR su Dios que los sacó de Egipto.” Dios está restaurando una relación personal con Israel. Este es lenguaje de pacto. 6. “Los llevaré a la tierra que juré dar a Abraham, Isaac y Jacob.” 7. “Se la daré como herencia.” La herencia no es algo ganado, sino prometido. Conecta el éxodo con el pacto abrahámico (Génesis 12, 15, 17). Y cómo termina todo esto? Con: “¡Yo soy el SEÑOR!” — ¡Yo soy Yahvé! 1. Significado del nombre “Yo soy el SEÑOR” (Yahvé) Este nombre de Dios, proclamado al inicio y al final del pasaje, revela su naturaleza: Existencia eterna — Dios simplemente es, sin principio ni fin. Suficiencia personal — se basta a sí mismo. Relación íntima — quiere ser nuestro Dios. Santificación — su nombre implica pureza y separación del pecado. Cuando Él dice “Yo soy el SEÑOR”, está declarando su presencia, poder y promesa. 2. ¿Por qué dudamos como los israelitas? a) Porque olvidamos quién es Dios. Si recordáramos su carácter eterno y su fidelidad, no habría duda. b) Porque olvidamos lo que Él ha hecho. Si meditáramos en su redención pasada, en su pacto, no habría lugar para la incredulidad. c) Porque olvidamos lo que Él ha prometido. Nos olvidamos de que Jesús dijo: “Voy a preparar un lugar para vosotros” y que volverá para juzgar y restaurar todas las cosas. Esa promesa debe sostenernos durante la espera. En resumen: dudamos porque olvidamos. 3. Una promesa mayor: Dios le dice a Moisés “Conocerás a Dios más profundamente que Abraham, Isaac y Jacob.” Dios quería revelarse a Moisés de una forma que ellos no pudieron comprender. Relación con Abraham, Isaac y Jacob: Abraham – El pacto fue iniciado. Dios lo llamó fuera de Ur con promesas de bendición, descendencia y tierra (Génesis 12, 15, 17). Abraham creyó, y Dios contó esa fe como justicia (Génesis 15:6). Fue llamado “amigo de Dios” (Isaías 41:8; Santiago 2:23). Isaac – El pacto fue confirmado. Isaac heredó las promesas abrahámicas. Aun en tiempos de oposición, Dios reafirmó el pacto con él (Génesis 26:2‑5). Jacob – El pacto fue wrestleado y adoptado. Jacob luchó con Dios, tuvo visiones y finalmente transformó su corazón hacia Él (Génesis 28, 32, 35). 4. Dios vino a buscar a Moisés * Yo fui quien vino a buscarte · Tú no viniste a buscarme a Mí. · Moisés, tú estabas cuidando ovejas al otro lado de la montaña. · Yo fui quien vino a buscarte. · Yo hice que esa zarza ardiera. · Yo llamé tu atención. Tú no llamaste la mía. · Yo fui quien vino a ti cuando perdiste a tu familia. · Yo fui quien te prometió que podrías dejar las drogas y el alcohol. · Yo fui quien te sostuvo cuando recibiste la llamada de que tu hijo había muerto. · Yo fui quien te dijo que podía restaurar todo lo que está roto. · YO VINE A TI… Yo fui quien llamó tu atención. · Tú no viniste a mí… Yo vine a ti… Ahora ve y dile al pueblo que esto es lo que voy a hacer. · Y Moisés bajó, armado con la palabra de Dios. · Y habló al pueblo de Dios— · esta palabra poderosa que les recordaba quién es Dios, lo que ha hecho y lo que ha prometido. “Moisés habló esto al pueblo de Israel, pero ellos no escucharon a Moisés…” · por causa de su espíritu quebrantado y la dura esclavitud. · Porque su matrimonio es un desastre. · Por tantas sesiones de consejería, y el matrimonio cada vez estaba peor, no mejor. · Porque mi esposa me está dejando. · Mis hijos son rebeldes. · Ahora estoy bebiendo peor que antes. · ¿Por qué debería servir a Dios? Lo que esto está causando es: Duda… Desconexión… Desesperanza Como ellos, hemos sido personas acostumbradas a ser rechazadas y quebrantadas… Somos israelitas modernos en muchos sentidos… · Estamos cargados por las presiones de la vida. · Dudamos de las promesas de Dios cuando no vemos resultados rápidos. · A menudo tomamos decisiones impulsadas por emociones que nos alejan de lo mejor de Dios. · – Porque tenemos dudas, somos impacientes y hacemos nuestra propia voluntad. Pero la fidelidad de Dios no ha cambiado, ni tampoco su proceso… Estamos tan ocupados sintiéndonos rechazados, preocupados, sin ver resultados… Nos sentimos abandonados.. 5. Nuestra realidad hoy Como los israelitas, hoy también podemos sentirse atrapados por: Relación rota con nuestra pareja. Adicciones. Rechazo. Pérdida. Desesperanza. Durante estas crisis, la promesa de Dios parece lejana. Las circunstancias (como Faraón) parecen más reales que Dios mismo. Veremos cómo, a pesar de eso, Dios es fiel, y su plan de redención sigue en marcha. Como ellos, hay momentos en que no reconocemos la voz del Pastor. El “Cordero Rechazado ” Un cordero rechazado es un término real usado por los pastores para describir a un cordero rechazado por su madre. Esto ocurre cuando: La madre detecta que algo anda mal. Está estresada. Tiene más de un cordero y decide cuidar solo a uno. El cordero rechazado es empujado, privado de leche y abandonado. Sin intervención, muere rápidamente. No solo por hambre, sino por el dolor emocional de no ser amado. Pero un buen pastor no lo abandona: Lo toma en sus brazos. Lo lleva a casa y lo alimenta con biberón. Lo mantiene cerca de su pecho, para que escuche su corazón. Lo cuida personalmente, duerme junto a él y lo cría con ternura. ¿Qué pasa luego? Ese cordero desarrolla un relacion especial con el pastor. Es el primero en correr cuando escucha su voz. No porque sea más fuerte, sino porque conoce su amor de manera íntima. · Así somos nosotros cuando el mundo nos rechaza. Dios no solo nos ve: nos cuida, nos alimenta, nos abraza. La palabra fue dada, pero no creída Moisés entregó la palabra de Dios, pero el pueblo no la escuchó. ¿Por qué? “A causa de su espíritu quebrantado y de la dura servidumbre.” (Éxodo 6:9 NVI) Lo mismo sucede hoy: “Mi matrimonio está destruido.” “Mi esposa me dejó.” “Mi hijo está rebelde.” “Estoy bebiendo más que nunca.” “No veo cambios.” Todo esto produce: duda, desconexión, desesperanza. La fidelidad de Dios y el proceso Dios no ha cambiado. Su fidelidad permanece. Su proceso también. A veces no reconocemos su voz porque estamos demasiado: Dolidos Rechazados Ansiosos Impacientes Luego empesamos aser decisiones que los afecta por el resto de nuestra vida… Los enfocamos en nuestra volunta no en la voluntad de Dios Pero el Buen Pastor nunca deja de buscar al cordero perdido. Lucas 15:4-7 (NVI): “Supongamos que uno de ustedes tiene cien ovejas y pierde una de ellas. ¿No deja las noventa y nueve en el campo y va tras la oveja perdida hasta encontrarla? Y cuando la encuentra, lleno de alegría la carga en los hombros y vuelve a casa. Al llegar, reúne a sus amigos y vecinos y les dice: ‘Alégrense conmigo; ya encontré la oveja que se me había perdido’. Les digo que así también será en el cielo más alegría por un solo pecador que se arrepienta que por noventa y nueve justos que no necesitan arrepentirse.” El recordatorio constante – S.O.D.A Acrónimo S.O.D.A. S – Escritura📖 Éxodo 6:6–8 Siete declaraciones de “Yo lo haré”, mostrando que Dios es el iniciador de la redención. ✔️ La Palabra de Dios sigue hablando, incluso cuando estás cansado, dudoso o confundido. O – Oportunidad Israel recibió la oportunidad de salir de la esclavitud, conocer a Dios y entrar en la promesa. Tú también enfrentas decisiones clave: ¿Debo tomar este trabajo? ¿Es esta persona con quien debo casarme? ¿Debo dejar o luchar por mi matrimonio? ¿Cómo supero la pérdida de mi hijo? La oportunidad no siempre equivale a obediencia. Muchos israelitas no creyeron, se quejaron y desearon volver a Egipto. D – Deseo Israel dijo que quería libertad, pero deseaba más la comodidad que la valentía. Pregúntate: ¿Busco este trabajo por Dios o por mi mismo? ¿Salgo con esta persona por soledad o por llamado de Dios? ¿Quiero que mi esposo(a) cambie, pero yo no cambio? Incluso en el duelo: “Señor, si no puedes quitarme este dolor, camina conmigo a través de él.” A – Afirmación Dios afirma sus promesas con su propia identidad, no con tu rendimiento. 🟢 “Yo soy el SEÑOR” = “Sigo en control. Sigo amándote. No te he olvidado.” Afirmaciones que sostienen tu fe: Dios tiene un plan para mi familia. Dios ve mi dolor. El tiempo de Dios es perfecto. Caminaré por fe, no por vista. Pertenezco a Él. No estoy abandonado. Necesitamos ser recordados ¿Por qué necesitamos venir a la iglesia cada semana? Porque necesitamos ser recordados. Porque olvidamos. Romanos 10:17 (NVI): “Así que la fe viene como resultado de oír el mensaje, y el mensaje que se oye es la palabra de Cristo.” Recordatorios bíblicos Romanos 15:15 – “Les he escrito con valentía para recordarles por la gracia que Dios me dio.” 1 Corintios 4:17 – “Por eso les envié a Timoteo... para que les recordara mis caminos en Cristo.” 1 Corintios 15:1 – “Ahora, hermanos, quiero recordarles el evangelio que les prediqué.” 2 Corintios 10:7 – “Si alguien confía en que es de Cristo, que recuerde esto: también nosotros lo somos.” 2 Pedro 1:12-13 – “Siempre les recordaré estas cosas... es justo que los despierte con este recordatorio.” 2 Pedro 3:1 – “Queridos hermanos, esta es la segunda carta que les escribo. En ambas, intento despertar su sincera mente por medio del recuerdo.” Judas 5 – “Aunque ustedes ya lo saben todo, quiero recordarles que Jesús salvó al pueblo de Egipto, pero luego destruyó a los que no creyeron.” 🔁 Recordatorio. Recordatorio. Recordatorio. S.O.D.A y comunidad S – Escritura O – Oportunidad D – Deseo A – Afirmación Pero no es suficiente solo saber esto. Necesitamos comunidad. ¡No puedes hacerlo solo! “No puedes vivir la vida cristiana en una isla.” Necesitas: ✅ Ser recordado por otros✅ Recordarte a ti mismo✅ Recordarle a otros también Todos necesitamos 3 personas espiritualmente Cada hermano necesita: 1. Un Pablo (Mentor) Alguien más maduro en la fe que te enseñe y te guíe. 2 Timoteo 1:13 – “Aférrate al modelo de la sana doctrina que oíste de mí…” 2. Un Bernabé (Amigo) Un hermano que camine contigo, te anime y te corrija con amor. Hechos 11:24 – “Era un hombre bueno, lleno del Espíritu Santo y de fe…” 3. Un Timoteo (Discípulo) Alguien a quien tú estás enseñando y guiando. 2 Timoteo 2:2 – “Encarga a hombres fieles lo que has oído de mí, para que a su vez enseñen a otros.” El poder de recordar a otros A veces cuando estás ayudando a otros, tú mismo eres animado. Cuando tú recuerdas a otros las promesas de Dios, también te estás predicando a ti mismo. “Dios puede restaurar tu matrimonio.” “Dios ve tu dolor.” “No estás solo.” Y mientras lo dices, tú mismo piensas: “¿Por qué no recordé eso ayer cuando yo mismo estaba en crisis?” Cuando te olvidas de la Palabra de Dios las Escrituras ¿Por qué hice eso? ¿Por qué dije eso? ¿Por qué traté así a mi esposa? Porque no estabas aferrado a esto (la Biblia). Las tres grandes preguntas Ante cualquier crisis, conflicto o confusión, pregúntate: 🔹 ¿Quién es Dios? 🔹 ¿Qué ha hecho Él? 🔹 ¿Qué ha prometido? “Mi matrimonio está en crisis.”➤ ¿Quién es Dios? ¿Qué ha hecho? ¿Qué ha prometido? “Mi hija adolescente está fuera de control.”➤ ¿Quién es Dios? ¿Qué ha hecho? ¿Qué ha prometido? “Estoy sin trabajo, sin rumbo.”➤ ¿Quién es Dios? ¿Qué ha hecho? ¿Qué ha prometido? Nuestro Buen Pastor Juan 10:11 (NVI) “Yo soy el buen pastor. El buen pastor da su vida por las ovejas.” Juan 10:27–28 (NVI) “Mis ovejas oyen mi voz; yo las conozco y ellas me siguen. Yo les doy vida eterna, y jamás perecerán.” El Cordero que Él busca Lucas 15:4–6 (NVI) “¿Quién de ustedes, si tiene cien ovejas y pierde una, no deja las noventa y nueve... y va tras la que se perdió hasta encontrarla?” “Y cuando la encuentra, la pone sobre sus hombros lleno de alegría...” Hoy, recuerda… 🟡 Dios te dio este día para recordarte Su gracia.🟡 Te dio su Palabra.🟡 Te dio a tus hermanos y hermanas en Cristo.🟡 Te dio comunidad, iglesia, ¿Por qué? Porque lo necesitas. Conclusión Cristo murió por ti. Para traerte de vuelta a Dios. Para hacerte parte del pueblo del pacto. No hay “plan B”. Solo hay una cruz antigua, y tienes que aferrarte a ella. ¿Qué puedes hacer hoy? ✔️ Ora por tus tres personas: Tu Pablo (mentor) Tu Bernabé (amigo) Tu Timoteo (discípulo) ✔️ Llámalos.✔️ Reúnete con ellos.✔️ Construye una relación de verdad, transparencia y responsabilidad. El Cordero Rechazado “El cordero rechazado no es inútil. Es el que el pastor conoce por nombre.” “Quizás fue rechazado por el mundo, pero se vuelve el más amado en los brazos del Pastor.” /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/37650505

Spanish Lección 15 Victoria | Victor Orchard CR 07/27/2025

Victory - Lesson 15 | Casey Orchard CR 07/27/2025

Ready - Lesson 14 | Danny Orchard CR 07/13/2025

Ready - Lesson 14 | Danny Orchard CR READY Principle 5: Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. “Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” Matthew 5:6a (TEV) Step 6: We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10 (NIV) R control. Help me to do your will, for you are my God. Lead me in good paths, for your Spirit is good. (Psalm 143:10 LB) E does it. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him to help you do it and he will. (Psalm 37:5 LB) A the change. So then, have your minds ready for action. Keep alert and set your hope completely on the blessing which will be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Be obedient to God . . . (1 Peter 1:13–14 GNB) D your character defect. “When an evil spirit goes out of a person it travels over dry country looking for a place to rest. If it can’t find one, it says to itself, ‘I will go back to my house.’ So it goes back and finds the house empty, . . . Then it goes out and brings along seven other spirits even worse than itself, and they come and live there.” (Matthew 12:43–45a GNB) Y to the growth. The person who has been born into God’s family does not make a practice of sinning because now God’s life is in him; so he can’t keep on sinning, for this new life has been born into him and controls him—he has been born again. (1 John 3:9 LB) /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/37388530

Spanish Lección 14 Listo | Victor Orchard CR 07/13/2025

Spanish Lección 14 Listo | Victor Orchard CR LISTO Principio 5: Para que Dios pueda hacer los cambios en mi vida, me someto voluntariamente a Él y con humildad le pido que remueva mis defectos de carácter. "Dichosos los que tienen hambre y sed de justicia, porque serán saciados". Mateo 5:6 (NVI) Paso 6: Estamos completamente listos para que Dios remueva todos nuestros defectos de carácter. Humíllense delante del Señor, y él los exaltará. Santiago 4:10 (NVI) L el control. Enséñame a hacer tu voluntad, porque tú eres mi Dios. Que tu buen Espíritu me guíe por el buen camino. (Salmos 143:10 PDT) I con calma. Encomienda al Señor todo cuanto haces, confía en que él te ayudará a realizarlo, y él lo hará. (Salmos 37:5 NBV) S al cambio. Así que preparen su mente para actuar y ejerciten el control propio. Pongan toda su esperanza en la salvación inmerecida que recibirán cuando Jesucristo sea revelado al mundo. Por lo tanto, vivan como hijos obedientes de Dios . . . (1 Pedro 1:13–14a NTV) T en reemplazar tus defectos de carácter. "Cuando un espíritu impuro sale de un hombre, anda por lugares secos buscando descanso; y si no lo encuentra, piensa: "Regresaré a mi casa, de donde salí". Cuando regresa, encuentra a ese hombre como una casa desocupada, . . . Entonces va y reúne otros siete espíritus peores que él, y todos juntos se meten a vivir en aquel hombre". (Mateo 12:43–45a DHH) O da lugar al crecimiento. Los que han nacido en la familia de Dios no se caracterizan por practicar el pecado, porque la vida de Dios está en ellos. Así que no pueden seguir pecando, porque son hijos de Dios. (1 Juan 3:9 NTV) /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/37388505

Q&A - Lesson OPEN | Pastor Jeno 07/06/2025

Q&A - Lesson OPEN | Pastor Jeno Q&A What is Celebrate Recovery (CR)? Celebrate Recovery is a Bible-based, Christ-centered recovery program for those who struggle with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Its curriculum takes participants through The 8 Recovery Principles, which are based on the Beatitudes. What is the purpose of Celebrate Recovery? The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship together and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives by sharing our experience, strength, and hope through The 12 Steps and The 8 Recovery Principles. This experience allows us to “be changed”. Who is Celebrate Recovery for? You may be thinking that recovery is only for those with alcohol or drug problems. This could not be further from the truth. Most of life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups can be addressed through this one ministry, including problems with abuse, anger, grief, alcohol, drugs, depression, guilt and shame, financial loss, divorce, dysfunctional families, sexual problems, eating disorders, and much more! What are Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups? A hurt, habit or hang-up is anything that hinders your walk with God. They postpone or prevent genuine fellowship with Him and your loved ones. How often does Celebrate Recovery meet? Celebrate Recovery meets 52 weeks a year because life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups don’t take a holiday! What makes the Small Groups a safe place for open and honest sharing? Celebrate Recovery insists that certain Small Group Guidelines apply during Open Share Groups and Step Study Groups. What is recovery? In physical health, the term “recovery” refers to the process of moving from illness to wellness. Our hurts, habits and hang-ups are like spiritual illnesses. By using the tools of Celebrate Recovery, we can begin to move from spiritual illness to spiritual wellness. Some might say we move from bondage-to-self to freedom-in-Christ. Others might say we move from self-reliance to faith-in-Christ. Does it cost anything to attend? No. We do not charge for attendance at this ministry. However, our Celebrate Recovery ministry is self-supporting, which means that we do ask participants for a free-will donation to help cover our costs for dinner, books and other resources sold at the information table. Is Celebrate Recovery confidential? Absolutely Yes! Celebrate Recovery maintains strict Anonymity and Confidentiality. This promotes an atmosphere of trust and enables recovery. We are serious and diligent about protecting your Anonymity and Confidentiality! “What is said here stays here!” Do I have to be a member of this Church to attend Celebrate Recovery? No. You are not required to attend or be a member of the church, this church or any church. What is a Step Study? A Step Study is a Small Group that takes place on a night other than the Large Group meeting night. The Celebrate Recovery curriculum is based on The 12 Steps and their related Scriptures as the Biblical model for living your life, and is set forth in four Participant’s Guides. A Step Study is a personal journey through The 12 Steps in a confidential group that is lead by a trained facilitator who has already completed their own Step Study. Do I have to share in the groups? There is no real opportunity to share in the Large Group. And you will never be required to share in the Small Open Share Groups. You can pass anytime you wish, and take as long as you need to become safe enough to share. In the Step Studies, however, everyone agrees to share as the group moves through the questions set forth in the curriculum books. What if I can't make it every week? You are welcome to come whenever you can to the Large Group and the Small Open Share Groups on Friday nights. However, if you join a Step Study, you will be expected to come each week until the curriculum is completed. You can only miss three times and if you miss twice in a row, you will be asked to join the next Step Study. Is CR only for alcohol or drug problems? No. Celebrate Recovery is for everyone! How do I know if I have an addiction or problem behavior? If your life has become unmanageable due to the use of alcohol, drugs or other chemical substances, food, gambling, pornography, sex, relationships, or because of other hurts, hang-ups, or habits, then you may have an addiction or problem behavior. Who leads the groups? Celebrate Recovery groups are not led by pastors, teachers, professional counselors or paid experts. Instead, CR groups are facilitated by men and women who are in recovery themselves. They all have a measure of substantial healing from their own struggles, and therefore celebrate their recoveries. As a result, they have a high degree of sensitivity to those in need. Are all the leaders in recovery themselves? Yes, each of our leaders have, by the grace of God, walked through a process of recovery from various hurts, habits and hang-ups. How does Celebrate Recovery differ from Alcoholics Anonymous? Although Celebrate Recovery incorporates The 12 Steps, it does so with a distinctly Christian approach. We firmly believe and depend upon the miracle-working power of the Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit in the process of recovery. We also address many more issues than just alcoholism. Can a person overcome an addiction or behavior that they have struggled with for many years? YES. We believe the answer is a resounding YES! Through prayer, the penetrating work of the Holy Spirit, a commitment to change, and the surrender of our lives to the Lord Jesus Christ, we believe we can find freedom from any addictive, compulsive or destructive behavior. What if my struggles are not related to alcohol or substance abuse? The principles used in Celebrate Recovery can be helpful for all types of destructive behaviors, hurts, hang-ups and habits, and for people suffering from the consequences of the destructive behaviors of other people. Will I need to find a sponsor in the group? We encourage participants to pair up with a person of the same sex within their small group, who is actively working the program and who can serve as an encourager and prayer partner. Sponsors generally have a minimum of one year of recovery over an addiction, habit, hurt or hang-up. Does CR provide in-depth counseling or clinical therapy? No. Although each of our group leaders has a caring heart, they are not equipped to offer in-depth counseling or clinical therapy. In the event this type of treatment is necessary, we would be able to refer you to a qualified Christian professional. /episode/index/show/18bf24ac-76d9-4082-99a4-db8f2ecaec07/id/37293280

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