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The Greater Purpose

The Greater Purpose

著者： Bill "Willy ACE" Ward
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Where Godly Men share who has inspired them on their path in this life of servitude through Jesus Christ, The Greater Purpose!Copyright 2024 The Greater Purpose キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 個人的成功 聖職・福音主義 自己啓発 野球・ソフトボール
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  • Your Past Has a Purpose, Your Future Has a Savior.

    Your Past Has a Purpose, Your Future Has a Savior.
    2026/10/27
    This video features a Sunday School class at the South Gastonia Church of God, led by Bill Ward. The session serves as a transition, as the church prepares to move its Sunday School class to a new location in the fellowship hall starting in November (0:04, 2:07, 31:44). Key Highlights: Transition & Appreciation: Bill Ward reflects on the history of the class, paying tribute to Sister Cookie (62 years of teaching) and Brother Odell (45 years of teaching) for their long-term service and for entrusting him and Kelly with the platform (2:33, 2:56, 3:24). Logistics: The class discusses upcoming changes, including the new start time of 10:20 AM and the importance of using Wednesday night 'Huddle' meetings for administrative questions regarding the church's transition (4:38, 6:48, 31:53). Theological Lesson: The core lesson centers on Salvation, emphasizing that it is a gift of God's grace received through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned through religious works or checklists (7:29, 8:05, 30:46). The discussion covers key themes from Romans 3 and Romans 5: Justification: God declares us right with Him through faith (9:13, 10:43). Peace & Hope: Believers gain a restored relationship with God and endurance through hardship (13:00, 14:41). Reconciliation: Christ died for us while we were still sinners, demonstrating God’s reconciling love (16:44, 18:05). Practical Application: The class emphasizes living with gratitude and showing grace to others, even when it is difficult, as a response to God's love (11:56, 21:08, 26:17).
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    34 分
  • Your Past Has a Purpose, Your Future Has a Savior.

    Your Past Has a Purpose, Your Future Has a Savior.
    2026/10/27
    Your Past Has a Purpose, Your Future Has a Savior.
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    34 分
  • Best Not to Try and Rebuild

    Best Not to Try and Rebuild
    2026/10/12
    This video features a Sunday School lesson led by Bill Ward at the South Gastonia Church of God. The teaching focuses on the biblical account of Israel's return from Babylonian captivity and the rebuilding of the temple as recorded in the book of Ezra. Key themes and takeaways: Restoration: The lesson emphasizes that God is in the business of restoration. Even when God's people faced captivity, his promises remained, and he moved on the heart of King Cyrus to allow them to return home (0:00 - 9:30). Worship before the work: A primary focus was that the people rebuilt the altar before the temple structure. This serves as a reminder to prioritize worship and obedience to God as the foundation for any project or ministry (13:30 - 17:30). Generational unity: The teaching highlights the different reactions of the older generation, who remembered the former temple and wept, and the younger generation, who celebrated the new beginning. Both generations were needed to complete the work (19:30 - 21:30). Overcoming opposition: The group faced significant opposition and delays during the construction process. Ward stresses that a delay is not a denial and that God can turn obstacles into opportunities for his purpose (22:00 - 29:00). Faithful action: The lesson concludes with four main takeaways: God restores, prioritize worship, don't mistake opposition for abandonment, and don't quit during delays (29:30 - 31:45). Bill Ward concludes with a humorous yet practical list of 10 things that are best not to try and rebuild (31:50 - 33:45).
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    34 分
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